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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.09, 3,526.03 and 1,436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.09, 3,526.03 and 1,436.03 is: 1,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.09 : 3,526.03 = 1,436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.09/3,526.03 = 1,436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.09x = 3,526.03 × 1,436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.09x = 5,063,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,484.86/2,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.72

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