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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.21, 3,536.03 and 1,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.21, 3,536.03 and 1,443.25 is: 1,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.21 : 3,536.03 = 1,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.21/3,536.03 = 1,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.21x = 3,536.03 × 1,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.21x = 5,103,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,375.30/2,562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.79

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