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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.04, 3,527.46 and 1,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.04, 3,527.46 and 1,437.04 is: 1,983.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.04 : 3,527.46 = 1,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.04/3,527.46 = 1,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.04x = 3,527.46 × 1,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.04x = 5,069,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,101.12/2,556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.19

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