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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.69, 5,930.87 and 2,409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.69, 5,930.87 and 2,409.68 is: 3,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.69 : 5,930.87 = 2,409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.69/5,930.87 = 2,409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.69x = 5,930.87 × 2,409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.69x = 14,291,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291,515.15/4,297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.39

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