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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.56, 2,792.40 and 1,435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.56, 2,792.40 and 1,435.88 is: 1,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.56 : 2,792.40 = 1,435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.56/2,792.40 = 1,435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.56x = 2,792.40 × 1,435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.56x = 4,009,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,551.31/2,025.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.48

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