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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.40, 5,932.02 and 2,410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.40, 5,932.02 and 2,410.59 is: 3,326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.40 : 5,932.02 = 2,410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.40/5,932.02 = 2,410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.40x = 5,932.02 × 2,410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.40x = 14,299,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299,668.09/4,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.74

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