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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.83, 3,498.09 and 1,415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.83, 3,498.09 and 1,415.86 is: 1,953.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.83 : 3,498.09 = 1,415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.83/3,498.09 = 1,415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.83x = 3,498.09 × 1,415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.83x = 4,952,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,791.65/2,534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.89

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