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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.91, 5,932.29 and 2,530.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.91, 5,932.29 and 2,530.41 is: 3,491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.91 : 5,932.29 = 2,530.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.91/5,932.29 = 2,530.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.91x = 5,932.29 × 2,530.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.91x = 15,011,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,098.95/4,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.83

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