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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.95, 3,491.35 and 1,410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.95, 3,491.35 and 1,410.96 is: 1,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.95 : 3,491.35 = 1,410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.95/3,491.35 = 1,410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.95x = 3,491.35 × 1,410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.95x = 4,926,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,155.20/2,529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.14

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