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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.62, 3,520.95 and 1,432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.62, 3,520.95 and 1,432.33 is: 1,976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.62 : 3,520.95 = 1,432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.62/3,520.95 = 1,432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.62x = 3,520.95 × 1,432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.62x = 5,043,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043,162.31/2,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.46

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