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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.74, 5,989.52 and 1,529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.74, 5,989.52 and 1,529.64 is: 2,294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.74 : 5,989.52 = 1,529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.74/5,989.52 = 1,529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.74x = 5,989.52 × 1,529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.74x = 9,161,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161,809.37/3,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.62

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