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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.07, 3,496.59 and 1,414.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.07, 3,496.59 and 1,414.97 is: 1,952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.07 : 3,496.59 = 1,414.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.07/3,496.59 = 1,414.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.07x = 3,496.59 × 1,414.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.07x = 4,947,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,552.47/2,534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.41

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