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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.92, 3,831.28 and 1,443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.92, 3,831.28 and 1,443.72 is: 2,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.92 : 3,831.28 = 1,443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.92/3,831.28 = 1,443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.92x = 3,831.28 × 1,443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.92x = 5,531,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,295.56/2,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.11

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