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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.60, 5,929.98 and 2,619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.60, 5,929.98 and 2,619.72 is: 3,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.60 : 5,929.98 = 2,619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.60/5,929.98 = 2,619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.60x = 5,929.98 × 2,619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.60x = 15,534,887.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534,887.21/4,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.62

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