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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.42, 5,932.50 and 2,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.42, 5,932.50 and 2,410.74 is: 3,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.42 : 5,932.50 = 2,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.42/5,932.50 = 2,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.42x = 5,932.50 × 2,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.42x = 14,301,715.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,715.05/4,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.43

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