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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.96, 3,523.26 and 1,433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.96, 3,523.26 and 1,433.93 is: 1,978.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.96 : 3,523.26 = 1,433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.96/3,523.26 = 1,433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.96x = 3,523.26 × 1,433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.96x = 5,052,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,108.21/2,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.92

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