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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.93, 3,499.65 and 1,416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.93, 3,499.65 and 1,416.99 is: 1,955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.93 : 3,499.65 = 1,416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.93/3,499.65 = 1,416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.93x = 3,499.65 × 1,416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.93x = 4,958,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,960.30/2,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.48

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