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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.74, 3,525.07 and 1,435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.74, 3,525.07 and 1,435.53 is: 1,980.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.74 : 3,525.07 = 1,435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.74/3,525.07 = 1,435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.74x = 3,525.07 × 1,435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.74x = 5,060,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,343.74/2,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.77

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