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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.17, 3,519.07 and 1,430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.17, 3,519.07 and 1,430.93 is: 1,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.17 : 3,519.07 = 1,430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.17/3,519.07 = 1,430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.17x = 3,519.07 × 1,430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.17x = 5,035,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,548.06/2,550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.59

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