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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538, 3,502.20 and 1,418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538, 3,502.20 and 1,418.88 is: 1,957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538 : 3,502.20 = 1,418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538/3,502.20 = 1,418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538x = 3,502.20 × 1,418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538x = 4,969,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,201.54/2,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.92

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