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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.63, 3,490.95 and 1,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.63, 3,490.95 and 1,585.32 is: 2,187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.63 : 3,490.95 = 1,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.63/3,490.95 = 1,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.63x = 3,490.95 × 1,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.63x = 5,534,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534,272.85/2,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.78

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