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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.41, 3,519.75 and 1,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.41, 3,519.75 and 1,416.14 is: 1,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.41 : 3,519.75 = 1,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.41/3,519.75 = 1,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.41x = 3,519.75 × 1,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.41x = 4,984,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,434.09/2,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.37

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