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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.64, 3,527.94 and 1,437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.64, 3,527.94 and 1,437.49 is: 1,983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.64 : 3,527.94 = 1,437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.64/3,527.94 = 1,437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.64x = 3,527.94 × 1,437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.64x = 5,071,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,378.47/2,556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.61

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