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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.55, 3,528.02 and 1,437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.55, 3,528.02 and 1,437.49 is: 1,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.55 : 3,528.02 = 1,437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.55/3,528.02 = 1,437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.55x = 3,528.02 × 1,437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.55x = 5,071,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,468.64/2,556.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.72

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