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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.21, 5,934.58 and 2,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.21, 5,934.58 and 2,411.92 is: 3,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.21 : 5,934.58 = 2,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.21/5,934.58 = 2,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.21x = 5,934.58 × 2,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.21x = 14,313,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,313,732.80/4,300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.61

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