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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.36, 3,537.46 and 1,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.36, 3,537.46 and 1,444.30 is: 1,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.36 : 3,537.46 = 1,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.36/3,537.46 = 1,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.36x = 3,537.46 × 1,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.36x = 5,109,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,153.48/2,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.15

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