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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.93, 3,536.91 and 1,443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.93, 3,536.91 and 1,443.91 is: 1,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.93 : 3,536.91 = 1,443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.93/3,536.91 = 1,443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.93x = 3,536.91 × 1,443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.93x = 5,106,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,979.72/2,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.63

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