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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.17, 3,490.51 and 1,410.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.17, 3,490.51 and 1,410.29 is: 1,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.17 : 3,490.51 = 1,410.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.17/3,490.51 = 1,410.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.17x = 3,490.51 × 1,410.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.17x = 4,922,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,631.35/2,529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.34

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