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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.58, 3,490.23 and 2,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.58, 3,490.23 and 2,056.10 is: 2,838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.58 : 3,490.23 = 2,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.58/3,490.23 = 2,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.58x = 3,490.23 × 2,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.58x = 7,176,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,244.45/2,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.05

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