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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.16, 3,490.17 and 1,410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.16, 3,490.17 and 1,410.13 is: 1,945.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.16 : 3,490.17 = 1,410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.16/3,490.17 = 1,410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.16x = 3,490.17 × 1,410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.16x = 4,921,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,593.42/2,529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.94

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