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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.32, 3,526.26 and 1,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.32, 3,526.26 and 1,436.26 is: 1,981.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.32 : 3,526.26 = 1,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.32/3,526.26 = 1,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.32x = 3,526.26 × 1,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.32x = 5,064,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,626.19/2,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.99

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