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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.18, 3,537.15 and 1,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.18, 3,537.15 and 1,444.18 is: 1,992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.18 : 3,537.15 = 1,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.18/3,537.15 = 1,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.18x = 3,537.15 × 1,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.18x = 5,108,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,281.29/2,563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.95

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