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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.71, 6,642.41 and 2,529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.71, 6,642.41 and 2,529.81 is: 3,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.71 : 6,642.41 = 2,529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.71/6,642.41 = 2,529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.71x = 6,642.41 × 2,529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.71x = 16,804,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804,022.59/4,429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.48

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