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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.47, 5,998.96 and 2,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.47, 5,998.96 and 2,459.16 is: 3,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.47 : 5,998.96 = 2,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.47/5,998.96 = 2,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.47x = 5,998.96 × 2,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.47x = 14,752,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752,405.55/4,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.33

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