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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.43, 3,490.36 and 1,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.43, 3,490.36 and 1,410.28 is: 1,946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.43 : 3,490.36 = 1,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.43/3,490.36 = 1,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.43x = 3,490.36 × 1,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.43x = 4,922,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,372.65/2,529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.04

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