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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.34, 3,536.68 and 1,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.34, 3,536.68 and 1,443.89 is: 1,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.34 : 3,536.68 = 1,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.34/3,536.68 = 1,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.34x = 3,536.68 × 1,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.34x = 5,106,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,551.98/2,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.15

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