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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.96, 3,331.62 and 1,529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.96, 3,331.62 and 1,529.85 is: 2,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.96 : 3,331.62 = 1,529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.96/3,331.62 = 1,529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.96x = 3,331.62 × 1,529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.96x = 5,096,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,878.86/2,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.42

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