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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.37, 3,525.11 and 1,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.37, 3,525.11 and 1,435.50 is: 1,981.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.37 : 3,525.11 = 1,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.37/3,525.11 = 1,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.37x = 3,525.11 × 1,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.37x = 5,060,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,298.99/2,554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.04

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