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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.05, 3,794.33 and 1,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.05, 3,794.33 and 1,297.33 is: 1,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.05 : 3,794.33 = 1,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.05/3,794.33 = 1,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.05x = 3,794.33 × 1,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.05x = 4,922,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,472.68/2,529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.37

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