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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.72, 5,932.23 and 2,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.72, 5,932.23 and 2,435.72 is: 3,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.72 : 5,932.23 = 2,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.72/5,932.23 = 2,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.72x = 5,932.23 × 2,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.72x = 14,449,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449,251.26/4,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.29

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