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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.07, 3,499.55 and 1,416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.07, 3,499.55 and 1,416.85 is: 1,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.07 : 3,499.55 = 1,416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.07/3,499.55 = 1,416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.07x = 3,499.55 × 1,416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.07x = 4,958,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,332.76/2,536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.13

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