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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.78, 3,492.35 and 1,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.78, 3,492.35 and 1,411.68 is: 1,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.78 : 3,492.35 = 1,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.78/3,492.35 = 1,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.78x = 3,492.35 × 1,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.78x = 4,930,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,080.65/2,530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.05

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