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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.33, 3,519.63 and 1,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.33, 3,519.63 and 1,431.36 is: 1,975.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.33 : 3,519.63 = 1,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.33/3,519.63 = 1,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.33x = 3,519.63 × 1,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.33x = 5,037,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,857.60/2,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.37

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