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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.30, 3,522.91 and 1,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.30, 3,522.91 and 1,529.16 is: 2,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.30 : 3,522.91 = 1,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.30/3,522.91 = 1,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.30x = 3,522.91 × 1,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.30x = 5,387,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,093.06/2,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.09

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