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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.60, 3,497.84 and 1,415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.60, 3,497.84 and 1,415.62 is: 1,953.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.60 : 3,497.84 = 1,415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.60/3,497.84 = 1,415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.60x = 3,497.84 × 1,415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.60x = 4,951,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,612.26/2,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.61

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