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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.74, 3,525.52 and 1,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.74, 3,525.52 and 1,435.70 is: 1,981.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.74 : 3,525.52 = 1,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.74/3,525.52 = 1,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.74x = 3,525.52 × 1,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.74x = 5,061,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,589.06/2,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.25

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