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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.28, 3,497.24 and 1,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.28, 3,497.24 and 1,415.16 is: 1,952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.28 : 3,497.24 = 1,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.28/3,497.24 = 1,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.28x = 3,497.24 × 1,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.28x = 4,949,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,154.16/2,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.88

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