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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.63, 5,932.19 and 2,435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.63, 5,932.19 and 2,435.63 is: 3,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.63 : 5,932.19 = 2,435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.63/5,932.19 = 2,435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.63x = 5,932.19 × 2,435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.63x = 14,448,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,448,596.36/4,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.21

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