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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.92, 3,527.16 and 1,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.92, 3,527.16 and 1,436.90 is: 1,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.92 : 3,527.16 = 1,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.92/3,527.16 = 1,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.92x = 3,527.16 × 1,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.92x = 5,068,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,176.20/2,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.92

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