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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.79, 3,528.17 and 1,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.79, 3,528.17 and 1,437.52 is: 1,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.79 : 3,528.17 = 1,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.79/3,528.17 = 1,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.79x = 3,528.17 × 1,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.79x = 5,071,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,812.16/2,556.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.66

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