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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.43, 3,533.52 and 2,411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.43, 3,533.52 and 2,411.81 is: 3,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.43 : 3,533.52 = 2,411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.43/3,533.52 = 2,411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.43x = 3,533.52 × 2,411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.43x = 8,522,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,170.04/2,559.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.71

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