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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.34, 3,536.60 and 1,444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.34, 3,536.60 and 1,444.10 is: 1,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.34 : 3,536.60 = 1,444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.34/3,536.60 = 1,444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.34x = 3,536.60 × 1,444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.34x = 5,107,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107,204.06/2,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.40

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