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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.97, 5,932.39 and 2,435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.97, 5,932.39 and 2,435.97 is: 3,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.97 : 5,932.39 = 2,435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.97/5,932.39 = 2,435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.97x = 5,932.39 × 2,435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.97x = 14,451,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,124.07/4,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.53

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