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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.35, 3,494.49 and 1,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.35, 3,494.49 and 1,413.20 is: 1,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.35 : 3,494.49 = 1,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.35/3,494.49 = 1,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.35x = 3,494.49 × 1,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.35x = 4,938,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,408.06/2,532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.13

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