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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.36, 3,497.49 and 1,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.36, 3,497.49 and 1,415.26 is: 1,953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.36 : 3,497.49 = 1,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.36/3,497.49 = 1,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.36x = 3,497.49 × 1,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.36x = 4,949,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,857.70/2,534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.10

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