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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.68, 5,924.94 and 2,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.68, 5,924.94 and 2,430.68 is: 3,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.68 : 5,924.94 = 2,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.68/5,924.94 = 2,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.68x = 5,924.94 × 2,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.68x = 14,401,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,633.16/4,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.15

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