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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.76, 5,930.61 and 2,528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.76, 5,930.61 and 2,528.99 is: 3,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.76 : 5,930.61 = 2,528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.76/5,930.61 = 2,528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.76x = 5,930.61 × 2,528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.76x = 14,998,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998,453.38/4,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.83

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