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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.05, 3,495.58 and 1,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.05, 3,495.58 and 1,413.96 is: 1,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.05 : 3,495.58 = 1,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.05/3,495.58 = 1,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.05x = 3,495.58 × 1,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.05x = 4,942,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,597.63/2,533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.25

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