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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.84, 3,491.52 and 1,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.84, 3,491.52 and 1,481.88 is: 2,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.84 : 3,491.52 = 1,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.84/3,491.52 = 1,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.84x = 3,491.52 × 1,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.84x = 5,174,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,013.66/2,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.19

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