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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.38, 3,502.97 and 1,434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.38, 3,502.97 and 1,434.38 is: 1,979.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.38 : 3,502.97 = 1,434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.38/3,502.97 = 1,434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.38x = 3,502.97 × 1,434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.38x = 5,024,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,565.42/2,538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.44

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