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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.59, 3,554.28 and 1,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.59, 3,554.28 and 1,441.24 is: 1,988.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.59 : 3,554.28 = 1,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.59/3,554.28 = 1,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.59x = 3,554.28 × 1,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.59x = 5,122,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,570.51/2,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.89

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