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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.63, 3,495.12 and 1,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.63, 3,495.12 and 1,413.55 is: 1,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.63 : 3,495.12 = 1,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.63/3,495.12 = 1,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.63x = 3,495.12 × 1,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.63x = 4,940,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,525.94/2,532.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.75

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