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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.44, 3,537.36 and 1,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.44, 3,537.36 and 1,444.32 is: 1,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.44 : 3,537.36 = 1,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.44/3,537.36 = 1,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.44x = 3,537.36 × 1,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.44x = 5,109,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,079.80/2,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.06

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