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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.58, 3,331.10 and 1,529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.58, 3,331.10 and 1,529.46 is: 2,110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.58 : 3,331.10 = 1,529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.58/3,331.10 = 1,529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.58x = 3,331.10 × 1,529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.58x = 5,094,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,784.21/2,413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.88

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