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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.82, 3,525.86 and 1,435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.82, 3,525.86 and 1,435.83 is: 1,981.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.82 : 3,525.86 = 1,435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.82/3,525.86 = 1,435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.82x = 3,525.86 × 1,435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.82x = 5,062,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,535.56/2,554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.56

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