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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.67, 5,930.01 and 2,704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.67, 5,930.01 and 2,704.59 is: 3,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.67 : 5,930.01 = 2,704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.67/5,930.01 = 2,704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.67x = 5,930.01 × 2,704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.67x = 16,038,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038,245.75/4,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.98

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