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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.34, 3,794.90 and 1,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.34, 3,794.90 and 1,297.33 is: 1,946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.34 : 3,794.90 = 1,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.34/3,794.90 = 1,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.34x = 3,794.90 × 1,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.34x = 4,923,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,237.62/2,529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.45

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