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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.44, 3,490.72 and 1,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.44, 3,490.72 and 1,395.12 is: 1,925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.44 : 3,490.72 = 1,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.44/3,490.72 = 1,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.44x = 3,490.72 × 1,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.44x = 4,869,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,973.29/2,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.32

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