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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.42, 3,497.47 and 1,415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.42, 3,497.47 and 1,415.38 is: 1,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.42 : 3,497.47 = 1,415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.42/3,497.47 = 1,415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.42x = 3,497.47 × 1,415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.42x = 4,950,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,233.27/2,534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.20

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