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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.69, 5,930.50 and 2,529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.69, 5,930.50 and 2,529.05 is: 3,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.69 : 5,930.50 = 2,529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.69/5,930.50 = 2,529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.69x = 5,930.50 × 2,529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.69x = 14,998,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998,518.38/4,297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.91

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