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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.14, 3,524.73 and 1,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.14, 3,524.73 and 1,435.13 is: 1,980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.14 : 3,524.73 = 1,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.14/3,524.73 = 1,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.14x = 3,524.73 × 1,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.14x = 5,058,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,420.97/2,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.48

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