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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.48, 5,931.95 and 2,619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.48, 5,931.95 and 2,619.66 is: 3,615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.48 : 5,931.95 = 2,619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.48/5,931.95 = 2,619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.48x = 5,931.95 × 2,619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.48x = 15,539,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,679.04/4,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.16

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