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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.94, 4,376.71 and 1,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.94, 4,376.71 and 1,529.95 is: 2,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.94 : 4,376.71 = 1,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.94/4,376.71 = 1,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.94x = 4,376.71 × 1,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.94x = 6,696,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,147.46/2,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.61

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