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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.77, 5,931.36 and 2,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.77, 5,931.36 and 2,529.95 is: 3,491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.77 : 5,931.36 = 2,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.77/5,931.36 = 2,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.77x = 5,931.36 × 2,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.77x = 15,006,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,014.58/4,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.58

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