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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.10, 3,537.42 and 1,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.10, 3,537.42 and 1,444.26 is: 1,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.10 : 3,537.42 = 1,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.10/3,537.42 = 1,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.10x = 3,537.42 × 1,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.10x = 5,108,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,954.21/2,563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.27

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