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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.55, 5,930.49 and 2,529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.55, 5,930.49 and 2,529.26 is: 3,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.55 : 5,930.49 = 2,529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.55/5,930.49 = 2,529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.55x = 5,930.49 × 2,529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.55x = 14,999,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,721.48/4,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.30

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