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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.00, 3,525.89 and 1,435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.00, 3,525.89 and 1,435.94 is: 1,981.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.00 : 3,525.89 = 1,435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.00/3,525.89 = 1,435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.00x = 3,525.89 × 1,435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.00x = 5,062,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,941.68/2,555.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.58

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