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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.45, 5,929.31 and 2,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.45, 5,929.31 and 2,529.68 is: 3,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.45 : 5,929.31 = 2,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.45/5,929.31 = 2,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.45x = 5,929.31 × 2,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.45x = 14,999,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,244.27/4,298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.45

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