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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.93, 3,528.80 and 1,438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.93, 3,528.80 and 1,438.14 is: 1,984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.93 : 3,528.80 = 1,438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.93/3,528.80 = 1,438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.93x = 3,528.80 × 1,438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.93x = 5,074,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,908.43/2,556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.77

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