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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.32, 3,497.08 and 1,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.32, 3,497.08 and 1,415.16 is: 1,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.32 : 3,497.08 = 1,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.32/3,497.08 = 1,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.32x = 3,497.08 × 1,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.32x = 4,948,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,927.73/2,534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.76

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