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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.89, 3,525.81 and 1,435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.89, 3,525.81 and 1,435.93 is: 1,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.89 : 3,525.81 = 1,435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.89/3,525.81 = 1,435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.89x = 3,525.81 × 1,435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.89x = 5,062,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,800.52/2,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.62

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