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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.12, 3,497.48 and 2,413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.12, 3,497.48 and 2,413.08 is: 3,337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.12 : 3,497.48 = 2,413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.12/3,497.48 = 2,413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.12x = 3,497.48 × 2,413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.12x = 8,439,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,699.04/2,529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.01

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