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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.97, 3,527.48 and 1,994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.97, 3,527.48 and 1,994.45 is: 2,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.97 : 3,527.48 = 1,994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.97/3,527.48 = 1,994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.97x = 3,527.48 × 1,994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.97x = 7,035,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035,369.83/2,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.61

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