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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.33, 3,537.36 and 1,444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.33, 3,537.36 and 1,444.38 is: 1,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.33 : 3,537.36 = 1,444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.33/3,537.36 = 1,444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.33x = 3,537.36 × 1,444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.33x = 5,109,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,292.04/2,563.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.23

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