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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.69, 5,934.55 and 2,531.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.69, 5,934.55 and 2,531.87 is: 3,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.69 : 5,934.55 = 2,531.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.69/5,934.55 = 2,531.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.69x = 5,934.55 × 2,531.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.69x = 15,025,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,479.44/4,299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.55

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