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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.93, 3,496.52 and 1,414.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.93, 3,496.52 and 1,414.93 is: 1,952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.93 : 3,496.52 = 1,414.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.93/3,496.52 = 1,414.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.93x = 3,496.52 × 1,414.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.93x = 4,947,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,323.97/2,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.43

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