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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.55, 3,536.19 and 1,443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.55, 3,536.19 and 1,443.46 is: 1,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.55 : 3,536.19 = 1,443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.55/3,536.19 = 1,443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.55x = 3,536.19 × 1,443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.55x = 5,104,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,348.82/2,562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.90

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