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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.91, 3,524.36 and 1,477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.91, 3,524.36 and 1,477.15 is: 2,038.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.91 : 3,524.36 = 1,477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.91/3,524.36 = 1,477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.91x = 3,524.36 × 1,477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.91x = 5,206,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,024.47/2,553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.45

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