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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.82, 3,491.06 and 1,410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.82, 3,491.06 and 1,410.81 is: 1,946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.82 : 3,491.06 = 1,410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.82/3,491.06 = 1,410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.82x = 3,491.06 × 1,410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.82x = 4,925,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,222.36/2,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.87

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