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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.47, 5,930.16 and 2,618.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.47, 5,930.16 and 2,618.67 is: 3,613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.47 : 5,930.16 = 2,618.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.47/5,930.16 = 2,618.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.47x = 5,930.16 × 2,618.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.47x = 15,529,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,132.09/4,297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.55

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