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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.13, 3,524.62 and 1,435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.13, 3,524.62 and 1,435.19 is: 1,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.13 : 3,524.62 = 1,435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.13/3,524.62 = 1,435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.13x = 3,524.62 × 1,435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.13x = 5,058,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,499.38/2,554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.52

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