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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.54, 3,536.47 and 1,443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.54, 3,536.47 and 1,443.37 is: 1,991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.54 : 3,536.47 = 1,443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.54/3,536.47 = 1,443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.54x = 3,536.47 × 1,443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.54x = 5,104,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,434.70/2,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.94

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