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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.91, 3,522.93 and 1,434.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.91, 3,522.93 and 1,434.09 is: 1,979.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.91 : 3,522.93 = 1,434.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.91/3,522.93 = 1,434.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.91x = 3,522.93 × 1,434.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.91x = 5,052,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,198.68/2,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.00

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