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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.15, 3,491.56 and 1,411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.15, 3,491.56 and 1,411.06 is: 1,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.15 : 3,491.56 = 1,411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.15/3,491.56 = 1,411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.15x = 3,491.56 × 1,411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.15x = 4,926,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,800.65/2,530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.24

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