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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.07, 5,928.62 and 2,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.07, 5,928.62 and 2,408.40 is: 3,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.07 : 5,928.62 = 2,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.07/5,928.62 = 2,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.07x = 5,928.62 × 2,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.07x = 14,278,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,476.37/4,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.84

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