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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.96, 3,524.64 and 1,434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.96, 3,524.64 and 1,434.93 is: 1,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.96 : 3,524.64 = 1,434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.96/3,524.64 = 1,434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.96x = 3,524.64 × 1,434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.96x = 5,057,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,611.68/2,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.30

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