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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.40, 5,930.22 and 2,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.40, 5,930.22 and 2,530.02 is: 3,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.40 : 5,930.22 = 2,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.40/5,930.22 = 2,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.40x = 5,930.22 × 2,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.40x = 15,003,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,575.20/4,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.50

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