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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.90, 3,491.16 and 1,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.90, 3,491.16 and 1,410.88 is: 1,946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.90 : 3,491.16 = 1,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.90/3,491.16 = 1,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.90x = 3,491.16 × 1,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.90x = 4,925,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,607.82/2,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.96

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