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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.70, 3,525.47 and 1,769.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.70, 3,525.47 and 1,769.19 is: 2,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.70 : 3,525.47 = 1,769.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.70/3,525.47 = 1,769.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.70x = 3,525.47 × 1,769.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.70x = 6,237,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237,217.42/2,554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.47

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