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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,129.65, 5,697.63 and 2,534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,129.65, 5,697.63 and 2,534.63 is: 3,496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,129.65 : 5,697.63 = 2,534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,129.65/5,697.63 = 2,534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,129.65x = 5,697.63 × 2,534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,129.65x = 14,441,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441,355.44/4,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.99

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