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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.88, 3,525.93 and 1,507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.88, 3,525.93 and 1,507.14 is: 2,079.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.88 : 3,525.93 = 1,507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.88/3,525.93 = 1,507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.88x = 3,525.93 × 1,507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.88x = 5,314,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,314,070.14/2,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.97

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