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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.06, 5,932.31 and 2,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.06, 5,932.31 and 2,530.24 is: 3,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.06 : 5,932.31 = 2,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.06/5,932.31 = 2,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.06x = 5,932.31 × 2,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.06x = 15,010,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010,140.57/4,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.30

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