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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.28, 3,528.42 and 1,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.28, 3,528.42 and 1,438 is: 1,984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.28 : 3,528.42 = 1,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.28/3,528.42 = 1,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.28x = 3,528.42 × 1,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.28x = 5,073,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,867.96/2,557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.09

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