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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.62, 2,295.36 and 1,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.62, 2,295.36 and 1,405.70 is: 2,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.62 : 2,295.36 = 1,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.62/2,295.36 = 1,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.62x = 2,295.36 × 1,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.62x = 3,226,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,587.55/1,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.40

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