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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.95, 3,522.94 and 1,433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.95, 3,522.94 and 1,433.94 is: 1,978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.95 : 3,522.94 = 1,433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.95/3,522.94 = 1,433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.95x = 3,522.94 × 1,433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.95x = 5,051,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,675.85/2,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.76

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