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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.56, 3,490.51 and 1,410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.56, 3,490.51 and 1,410.37 is: 1,946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.56 : 3,490.51 = 1,410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.56/3,490.51 = 1,410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.56x = 3,490.51 × 1,410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.56x = 4,922,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,910.59/2,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.15

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