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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.49, 3,497.07 and 1,415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.49, 3,497.07 and 1,415.17 is: 1,952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.49 : 3,497.07 = 1,415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.49/3,497.07 = 1,415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.49x = 3,497.07 × 1,415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.49x = 4,948,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,958.23/2,534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.64

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