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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.03, 5,930.76 and 2,409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.03, 5,930.76 and 2,409.46 is: 3,324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.03 : 5,930.76 = 2,409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.03/5,930.76 = 2,409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.03x = 5,930.76 × 2,409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.03x = 14,289,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,928.99/4,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.76

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