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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.82, 3,491.12 and 1,410.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.82, 3,491.12 and 1,410.83 is: 1,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.82 : 3,491.12 = 1,410.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.82/3,491.12 = 1,410.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.82x = 3,491.12 × 1,410.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.82x = 4,925,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,376.83/2,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.93

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