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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.35, 3,524.38 and 1,559.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.35, 3,524.38 and 1,559.27 is: 2,151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.35 : 3,524.38 = 1,559.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.35/3,524.38 = 1,559.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.35x = 3,524.38 × 1,559.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.35x = 5,495,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,434.58/2,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.40

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