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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.76, 5,931.32 and 2,619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.76, 5,931.32 and 2,619.32 is: 3,614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.76 : 5,931.32 = 2,619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.76/5,931.32 = 2,619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.76x = 5,931.32 × 2,619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.76x = 15,535,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535,982.35/4,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.91

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