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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.52, 3,525.26 and 1,492.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.52, 3,525.26 and 1,492.97 is: 2,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.52 : 3,525.26 = 1,492.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.52/3,525.26 = 1,492.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.52x = 3,525.26 × 1,492.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.52x = 5,263,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,082.33/2,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.31

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