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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.46, 3,497.56 and 1,415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.46, 3,497.56 and 1,415.36 is: 1,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.46 : 3,497.56 = 1,415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.46/3,497.56 = 1,415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.46x = 3,497.56 × 1,415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.46x = 4,950,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,306.52/2,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.20

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