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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.82, 5,924.97 and 2,430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.82, 5,924.97 and 2,430.18 is: 3,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.82 : 5,924.97 = 2,430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.82/5,924.97 = 2,430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.82x = 5,924.97 × 2,430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.82x = 14,398,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398,743.59/4,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.15

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