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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.69, 3,497.93 and 1,415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.69, 3,497.93 and 1,415.58 is: 1,953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.69 : 3,497.93 = 1,415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.69/3,497.93 = 1,415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.69x = 3,497.93 × 1,415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.69x = 4,951,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,592.67/2,534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.53

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