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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.54, 3,496.24 and 1,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.54, 3,496.24 and 1,414.60 is: 1,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.54 : 3,496.24 = 1,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.54/3,496.24 = 1,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.54x = 3,496.24 × 1,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.54x = 4,945,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,781.10/2,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.12

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