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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.69, 5,528.67 and 2,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.69, 5,528.67 and 2,829 is: 3,907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.69 : 5,528.67 = 2,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.69/5,528.67 = 2,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.69x = 5,528.67 × 2,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.69x = 15,640,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,607.43/4,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.52

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