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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.99, 3,492.83 and 1,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.99, 3,492.83 and 1,411.92 is: 1,948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.99 : 3,492.83 = 1,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.99/3,492.83 = 1,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.99x = 3,492.83 × 1,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.99x = 4,931,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,580.74/2,530.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.48

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