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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.92, 3,525.78 and 1,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.92, 3,525.78 and 1,435.90 is: 1,981.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.92 : 3,525.78 = 1,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.92/3,525.78 = 1,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.92x = 3,525.78 × 1,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.92x = 5,062,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,667.50/2,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.54

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