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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.58, 3,491.61 and 2,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.58, 3,491.61 and 2,057.10 is: 2,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.58 : 3,491.61 = 2,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.58/3,491.61 = 2,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.58x = 3,491.61 × 2,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.58x = 7,182,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,590.93/2,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.44

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