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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.34, 3,490.56 and 1,410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.34, 3,490.56 and 1,410.38 is: 1,946.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.34 : 3,490.56 = 1,410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.34/3,490.56 = 1,410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.34x = 3,490.56 × 1,410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.34x = 4,923,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,016.01/2,529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.36

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