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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.94, 5,930.84 and 2,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.94, 5,930.84 and 2,529.30 is: 3,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.94 : 5,930.84 = 2,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.94/5,930.84 = 2,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.94x = 5,930.84 × 2,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.94x = 15,000,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,879.94/4,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.25

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