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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.20, 3,518.98 and 1,431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.20, 3,518.98 and 1,431 is: 1,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.20 : 3,518.98 = 1,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.20/3,518.98 = 1,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.20x = 3,518.98 × 1,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.20x = 5,035,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,660.38/2,550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.61

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