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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.54, 5,929.87 and 2,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.54, 5,929.87 and 2,707.10 is: 3,734.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.54 : 5,929.87 = 2,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.54/5,929.87 = 2,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.54x = 5,929.87 × 2,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.54x = 16,052,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,751.08/4,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.47

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