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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.60, 3,489.52 and 2,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.60, 3,489.52 and 2,058.02 is: 2,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.60 : 3,489.52 = 2,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.60/3,489.52 = 2,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.60x = 3,489.52 × 2,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.60x = 7,181,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,474.21/2,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.98

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