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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.72, 3,492.49 and 1,411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.72, 3,492.49 and 1,411.81 is: 1,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.72 : 3,492.49 = 1,411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.72/3,492.49 = 1,411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.72x = 3,492.49 × 1,411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.72x = 4,930,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,732.31/2,530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.35

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