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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.73, 3,528.27 and 1,437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.73, 3,528.27 and 1,437.73 is: 1,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.73 : 3,528.27 = 1,437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.73/3,528.27 = 1,437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.73x = 3,528.27 × 1,437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.73x = 5,072,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,699.63/2,556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.06

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