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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.95, 5,930.11 and 2,408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.95, 5,930.11 and 2,408.54 is: 3,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.95 : 5,930.11 = 2,408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.95/5,930.11 = 2,408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.95x = 5,930.11 × 2,408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.95x = 14,282,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,880.50/4,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.96

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