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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.71, 3,490.80 and 1,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.71, 3,490.80 and 1,410.56 is: 1,946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.71 : 3,490.80 = 1,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.71/3,490.80 = 1,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.71x = 3,490.80 × 1,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.71x = 4,923,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,982.85/2,529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.46

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