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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.59, 5,549.19 and 2,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.59, 5,549.19 and 2,529 is: 3,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.59 : 5,549.19 = 2,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.59/5,549.19 = 2,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.59x = 5,549.19 × 2,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.59x = 14,033,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,033,901.51/4,018.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.25

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