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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.38, 3,497.36 and 1,415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.38, 3,497.36 and 1,415.31 is: 1,953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.38 : 3,497.36 = 1,415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.38/3,497.36 = 1,415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.38x = 3,497.36 × 1,415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.38x = 4,949,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,852.12/2,534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.08

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