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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.71, 3,496.53 and 1,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.71, 3,496.53 and 1,414.68 is: 1,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.71 : 3,496.53 = 1,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.71/3,496.53 = 1,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.71x = 3,496.53 × 1,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.71x = 4,946,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,471.06/2,533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.26

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