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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.35, 4,014.42 and 2,529.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.35, 4,014.42 and 2,529.11 is: 3,499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.35 : 4,014.42 = 2,529.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.35/4,014.42 = 2,529.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.35x = 4,014.42 × 2,529.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.35x = 10,152,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,910.32/2,901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.37

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