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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550, 3,518.94 and 1,430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550, 3,518.94 and 1,430.97 is: 1,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550 : 3,518.94 = 1,430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550/3,518.94 = 1,430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550x = 3,518.94 × 1,430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550x = 5,035,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,497.57/2,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.70

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