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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.05, 5,929.61 and 2,408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.05, 5,929.61 and 2,408.54 is: 3,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.05 : 5,929.61 = 2,408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.05/5,929.61 = 2,408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.05x = 5,929.61 × 2,408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.05x = 14,281,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,661.18/4,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.60

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