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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.60, 3,490.02 and 1,410.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.60, 3,490.02 and 1,410.33 is: 1,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.60 : 3,490.02 = 1,410.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.60/3,490.02 = 1,410.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.60x = 3,490.02 × 1,410.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.60x = 4,922,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,073.36/2,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.79

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