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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.67, 3,535.56 and 2,493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.67, 3,535.56 and 2,493.32 is: 3,450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.67 : 3,535.56 = 2,493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.67/3,535.56 = 2,493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.67x = 3,535.56 × 2,493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.67x = 8,815,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,264.78/2,554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.65

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