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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.72, 3,490.94 and 1,410.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.72, 3,490.94 and 1,410.66 is: 1,946.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.72 : 3,490.94 = 1,410.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.72/3,490.94 = 1,410.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.72x = 3,490.94 × 1,410.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.72x = 4,924,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,529.42/2,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.67

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