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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.06, 5,930.97 and 2,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.06, 5,930.97 and 2,409.20 is: 3,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.06 : 5,930.97 = 2,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.06/5,930.97 = 2,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.06x = 5,930.97 × 2,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.06x = 14,288,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,863.27/4,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.50

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