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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.21, 3,490.35 and 1,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.21, 3,490.35 and 1,452.66 is: 2,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.21 : 3,490.35 = 1,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.21/3,490.35 = 1,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.21x = 3,490.35 × 1,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.21x = 5,070,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,291.83/2,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.69

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