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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.36, 3,519.42 and 1,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.36, 3,519.42 and 1,431.30 is: 1,975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.36 : 3,519.42 = 1,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.36/3,519.42 = 1,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.36x = 3,519.42 × 1,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.36x = 5,037,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,345.85/2,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.15

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