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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.75, 3,496.55 and 1,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.75, 3,496.55 and 1,414.62 is: 1,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.75 : 3,496.55 = 1,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.75/3,496.55 = 1,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.75x = 3,496.55 × 1,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.75x = 4,946,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,289.56/2,533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.16

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