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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.76, 3,491.80 and 1,482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.76, 3,491.80 and 1,482.24 is: 2,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.76 : 3,491.80 = 1,482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.76/3,491.80 = 1,482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.76x = 3,491.80 × 1,482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.76x = 5,175,685.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,685.63/2,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.92

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