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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.30, 3,494.64 and 1,413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.30, 3,494.64 and 1,413.30 is: 1,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.30 : 3,494.64 = 1,413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.30/3,494.64 = 1,413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.30x = 3,494.64 × 1,413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.30x = 4,938,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,974.71/2,532.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.39

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