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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.81, 5,930.98 and 2,434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.81, 5,930.98 and 2,434.81 is: 3,360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.81 : 5,930.98 = 2,434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.81/5,930.98 = 2,434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.81x = 5,930.98 × 2,434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.81x = 14,440,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,809.41/4,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.04

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