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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.98, 3,490.53 and 1,534.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.98, 3,490.53 and 1,534.94 is: 2,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.98 : 3,490.53 = 1,534.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.98/3,490.53 = 1,534.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.98x = 3,490.53 × 1,534.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.98x = 5,357,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,754.12/2,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.71

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