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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.75, 3,528.12 and 1,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.75, 3,528.12 and 1,437.48 is: 1,983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.75 : 3,528.12 = 1,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.75/3,528.12 = 1,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.75x = 3,528.12 × 1,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.75x = 5,071,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,601.94/2,556.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.61

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