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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.95, 3,525.62 and 1,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.95, 3,525.62 and 1,435.80 is: 1,981.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.95 : 3,525.62 = 1,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.95/3,525.62 = 1,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.95x = 3,525.62 × 1,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.95x = 5,062,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,078.02/2,554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.28

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