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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.64, 5,928.24 and 2,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.64, 5,928.24 and 2,705.52 is: 3,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.64 : 5,928.24 = 2,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.64/5,928.24 = 2,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.64x = 5,928.24 × 2,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.64x = 16,038,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038,971.88/4,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.17

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