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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.50, 5,931.18 and 2,530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.50, 5,931.18 and 2,530.08 is: 3,491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.50 : 5,931.18 = 2,530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.50/5,931.18 = 2,530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.50x = 5,931.18 × 2,530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.50x = 15,006,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,359.89/4,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.88

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