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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.03, 3,519.12 and 1,431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.03, 3,519.12 and 1,431.11 is: 1,974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.03 : 3,519.12 = 1,431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.03/3,519.12 = 1,431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.03x = 3,519.12 × 1,431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.03x = 5,036,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,230.23/2,550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.97

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