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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.09, 3,496.84 and 1,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.09, 3,496.84 and 1,414.94 is: 1,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.09 : 3,496.84 = 1,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.09/3,496.84 = 1,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.09x = 3,496.84 × 1,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.09x = 4,947,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,797.77/2,534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.50

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