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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.37, 6,061.73 and 2,529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.37, 6,061.73 and 2,529.97 is: 3,491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.37 : 6,061.73 = 2,529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.37/6,061.73 = 2,529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.37x = 6,061.73 × 2,529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.37x = 15,335,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335,971.06/4,392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.51

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