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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.51, 5,962.30 and 2,529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.51, 5,962.30 and 2,529.21 is: 3,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.51 : 5,962.30 = 2,529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.51/5,962.30 = 2,529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.51x = 5,962.30 × 2,529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.51x = 15,079,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,924.82/4,320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.31

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