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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.96, 3,521.90 and 1,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.96, 3,521.90 and 1,433.14 is: 1,977.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.96 : 3,521.90 = 1,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.96/3,521.90 = 1,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.96x = 3,521.90 × 1,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.96x = 5,047,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,375.77/2,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.84

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