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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.91, 6,912.92 and 2,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.91, 6,912.92 and 2,529.32 is: 3,792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.91 : 6,912.92 = 2,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.91/6,912.92 = 2,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.91x = 6,912.92 × 2,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.91x = 17,484,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484,939.60/4,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.91

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