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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.54, 3,528.15 and 1,437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.54, 3,528.15 and 1,437.54 is: 1,983.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.54 : 3,528.15 = 1,437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.54/3,528.15 = 1,437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.54x = 3,528.15 × 1,437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.54x = 5,071,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,856.75/2,556.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.88

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