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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.62, 2,817.46 and 1,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.62, 2,817.46 and 1,529.69 is: 2,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.62 : 2,817.46 = 1,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.62/2,817.46 = 1,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.62x = 2,817.46 × 1,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.62x = 4,309,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,828.21/2,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.99

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