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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.50, 5,999.59 and 2,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.50, 5,999.59 and 2,459.10 is: 3,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.50 : 5,999.59 = 2,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.50/5,999.59 = 2,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.50x = 5,999.59 × 2,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.50x = 14,753,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,594.84/4,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.58

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