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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.79, 3,492.50 and 1,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.79, 3,492.50 and 1,411.80 is: 1,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.79 : 3,492.50 = 1,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.79/3,492.50 = 1,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.79x = 3,492.50 × 1,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.79x = 4,930,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,718.93/2,530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.29

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