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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.36, 3,525.35 and 1,559.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.36, 3,525.35 and 1,559.43 is: 2,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.36 : 3,525.35 = 1,559.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.36/3,525.35 = 1,559.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.36x = 3,525.35 × 1,559.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.36x = 5,497,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,528.75/2,554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.22

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