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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.92, 3,490.96 and 1,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.92, 3,490.96 and 1,481.92 is: 2,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.92 : 3,490.96 = 1,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.92/3,490.96 = 1,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.92x = 3,490.96 × 1,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.92x = 5,173,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,323.44/2,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.86

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