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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.99, 3,794.37 and 1,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.99, 3,794.37 and 1,296.76 is: 1,944.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.99 : 3,794.37 = 1,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.99/3,794.37 = 1,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.99x = 3,794.37 × 1,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.99x = 4,920,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,380.76/2,529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.83

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