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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.73, 5,965.44 and 2,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.73, 5,965.44 and 2,529.80 is: 3,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.73 : 5,965.44 = 2,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.73/5,965.44 = 2,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.73x = 5,965.44 × 2,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.73x = 15,091,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,353.17/4,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.16

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