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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.42, 3,792.93 and 1,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.42, 3,792.93 and 1,297.26 is: 1,945.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.42 : 3,792.93 = 1,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.42/3,792.93 = 1,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.42x = 3,792.93 × 1,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.42x = 4,920,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,416.37/2,529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.27

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