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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.38, 3,492.03 and 1,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.38, 3,492.03 and 1,411.44 is: 1,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.38 : 3,492.03 = 1,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.38/3,492.03 = 1,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.38x = 3,492.03 × 1,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.38x = 4,928,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,790.82/2,530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.85

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