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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.52, 3,528.70 and 2,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.52, 3,528.70 and 2,001.96 is: 2,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.52 : 3,528.70 = 2,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.52/3,528.70 = 2,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.52x = 3,528.70 × 2,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.52x = 7,064,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,311.25/2,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.42

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