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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.75, 3,526.92 and 1,436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.75, 3,526.92 and 1,436.69 is: 1,982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.75 : 3,526.92 = 1,436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.75/3,526.92 = 1,436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.75x = 3,526.92 × 1,436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.75x = 5,067,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,073.06/2,555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.62

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