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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.84, 5,930.46 and 2,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.84, 5,930.46 and 2,529.96 is: 3,491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.84 : 5,930.46 = 2,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.84/5,930.46 = 2,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.84x = 5,930.46 × 2,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.84x = 15,003,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,826.58/4,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.83

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