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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.69, 3,489.39 and 1,409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.69, 3,489.39 and 1,409.67 is: 1,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.69 : 3,489.39 = 1,409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.69/3,489.39 = 1,409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.69x = 3,489.39 × 1,409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.69x = 4,918,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,888.40/2,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.24

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