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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.99, 3,554.99 and 1,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.99, 3,554.99 and 1,441.78 is: 1,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.99 : 3,554.99 = 1,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.99/3,554.99 = 1,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.99x = 3,554.99 × 1,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.99x = 5,125,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,513.48/2,575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.73

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