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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.91, 6,439.28 and 1,829.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.91, 6,439.28 and 1,829.25 is: 2,741.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.91 : 6,439.28 = 1,829.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.91/6,439.28 = 1,829.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.91x = 6,439.28 × 1,829.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.91x = 11,779,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,779,020.74/4,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.28

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