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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.50, 5,930.55 and 2,434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.50, 5,930.55 and 2,434.50 is: 3,359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.50 : 5,930.55 = 2,434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.50/5,930.55 = 2,434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.50x = 5,930.55 × 2,434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.50x = 14,437,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437,923.98/4,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.61

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