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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.24, 3,493.08 and 1,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.24, 3,493.08 and 1,412.28 is: 1,948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.24 : 3,493.08 = 1,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.24/3,493.08 = 1,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.24x = 3,493.08 × 1,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.24x = 4,933,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,207.02/2,531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.93

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