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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.50, 5,931.93 and 2,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.50, 5,931.93 and 2,435.50 is: 3,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.50 : 5,931.93 = 2,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.50/5,931.93 = 2,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.50x = 5,931.93 × 2,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.50x = 14,447,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,215.52/4,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.99

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