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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.73, 5,930.45 and 2,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.73, 5,930.45 and 2,505.40 is: 3,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.73 : 5,930.45 = 2,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.73/5,930.45 = 2,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.73x = 5,930.45 × 2,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.73x = 14,858,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,131.47/4,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.21

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