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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.89, 3,489.87 and 1,410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.89, 3,489.87 and 1,410.05 is: 1,945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.89 : 3,489.87 = 1,410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.89/3,489.87 = 1,410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.89x = 3,489.87 × 1,410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.89x = 4,920,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,899.92/2,528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.88

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