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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.97, 3,528.92 and 1,437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.97, 3,528.92 and 1,437.95 is: 1,984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.97 : 3,528.92 = 1,437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.97/3,528.92 = 1,437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.97x = 3,528.92 × 1,437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.97x = 5,074,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,410.51/2,556.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.54

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