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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.95, 3,521.40 and 1,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.95, 3,521.40 and 1,432.74 is: 1,977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.95 : 3,521.40 = 1,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.95/3,521.40 = 1,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.95x = 3,521.40 × 1,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.95x = 5,045,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,250.64/2,551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.02

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