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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.50, 3,536.04 and 1,443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.50, 3,536.04 and 1,443.08 is: 1,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.50 : 3,536.04 = 1,443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.50/3,536.04 = 1,443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.50x = 3,536.04 × 1,443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.50x = 5,102,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,788.60/2,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.33

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