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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.84, 5,999.98 and 2,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.84, 5,999.98 and 2,460.24 is: 3,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.84 : 5,999.98 = 2,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.84/5,999.98 = 2,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.84x = 5,999.98 × 2,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.84x = 14,761,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,761,348.49/4,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.32

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