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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.38, 3,489.12 and 1,409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.38, 3,489.12 and 1,409.30 is: 1,944.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.38 : 3,489.12 = 1,409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.38/3,489.12 = 1,409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.38x = 3,489.12 × 1,409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.38x = 4,917,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,216.82/2,528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.81

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