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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.30, 5,951.52 and 2,898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.30, 5,951.52 and 2,898.30 is: 3,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.30 : 5,951.52 = 2,898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.30/5,951.52 = 2,898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.30x = 5,951.52 × 2,898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.30x = 17,249,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,290.42/4,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.17

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