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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.08, 5,931.84 and 2,409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.08, 5,931.84 and 2,409.96 is: 3,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.08 : 5,931.84 = 2,409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.08/5,931.84 = 2,409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.08x = 5,931.84 × 2,409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.08x = 14,295,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295,497.13/4,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.02

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