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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.63, 3,529.49 and 1,438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.63, 3,529.49 and 1,438.54 is: 1,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.63 : 3,529.49 = 1,438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.63/3,529.49 = 1,438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.63x = 3,529.49 × 1,438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.63x = 5,077,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077,324.47/2,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.17

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