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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.73, 3,492.32 and 1,411.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.73, 3,492.32 and 1,411.65 is: 1,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.73 : 3,492.32 = 1,411.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.73/3,492.32 = 1,411.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.73x = 3,492.32 × 1,411.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.73x = 4,929,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,926.47/2,530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.02

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