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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.59, 3,490.52 and 1,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.59, 3,490.52 and 1,410.46 is: 1,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.59 : 3,490.52 = 1,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.59/3,490.52 = 1,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.59x = 3,490.52 × 1,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.59x = 4,923,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,223.06/2,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.26

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