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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.18, 3,490.71 and 1,930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.18, 3,490.71 and 1,930.69 is: 2,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.18 : 3,490.71 = 1,930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.18/3,490.71 = 1,930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.18x = 3,490.71 × 1,930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.18x = 6,739,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,486.87/2,529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.69

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