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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.20, 5,931.90 and 2,528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.20, 5,931.90 and 2,528.92 is: 3,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.20 : 5,931.90 = 2,528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.20/5,931.90 = 2,528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.20x = 5,931.90 × 2,528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.20x = 15,001,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,300.55/4,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.14

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