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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.88, 3,496.36 and 1,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.88, 3,496.36 and 1,414.76 is: 1,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.88 : 3,496.36 = 1,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.88/3,496.36 = 1,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.88x = 3,496.36 × 1,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.88x = 4,946,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,510.27/2,533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.15

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