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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.08, 5,930.40 and 2,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.08, 5,930.40 and 2,618.16 is: 3,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.08 : 5,930.40 = 2,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.08/5,930.40 = 2,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.08x = 5,930.40 × 2,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.08x = 15,526,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526,736.06/4,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.48

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