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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.52, 3,491.97 and 1,411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.52, 3,491.97 and 1,411.41 is: 1,947.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.52 : 3,491.97 = 1,411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.52/3,491.97 = 1,411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.52x = 3,491.97 × 1,411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.52x = 4,928,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,601.38/2,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.67

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