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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.18, 3,497.19 and 1,415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.18, 3,497.19 and 1,415.13 is: 1,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.18 : 3,497.19 = 1,415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.18/3,497.19 = 1,415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.18x = 3,497.19 × 1,415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.18x = 4,948,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,990.27/2,534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.89

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