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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.17, 5,931.09 and 2,529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.17, 5,931.09 and 2,529.35 is: 3,491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.17 : 5,931.09 = 2,529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.17/5,931.09 = 2,529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.17x = 5,931.09 × 2,529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.17x = 15,001,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,802.49/4,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.09

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