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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.61, 3,490.83 and 1,410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.61, 3,490.83 and 1,410.55 is: 1,946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.61 : 3,490.83 = 1,410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.61/3,490.83 = 1,410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.61x = 3,490.83 × 1,410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.61x = 4,923,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,990.26/2,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.54

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