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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.33, 3,497.09 and 1,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.33, 3,497.09 and 1,415.04 is: 1,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.33 : 3,497.09 = 1,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.33/3,497.09 = 1,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.33x = 3,497.09 × 1,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.33x = 4,948,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,515.16/2,534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.60

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