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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.97, 3,524.60 and 1,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.97, 3,524.60 and 1,435.26 is: 1,980.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.97 : 3,524.60 = 1,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.97/3,524.60 = 1,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.97x = 3,524.60 × 1,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.97x = 5,058,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,707.40/2,553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.72

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