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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.48, 3,497.47 and 1,415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.48, 3,497.47 and 1,415.46 is: 1,953.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.48 : 3,497.47 = 1,415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.48/3,497.47 = 1,415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.48x = 3,497.47 × 1,415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.48x = 4,950,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,528.89/2,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.27

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