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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.56, 3,489.08 and 2,197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.56, 3,489.08 and 2,197.41 is: 3,030.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.56 : 3,489.08 = 2,197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.56/3,489.08 = 2,197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.56x = 3,489.08 × 2,197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.56x = 7,666,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,666,939.28/2,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.94

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