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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.48, 3,537.40 and 1,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.48, 3,537.40 and 1,444.60 is: 1,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.48 : 3,537.40 = 1,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.48/3,537.40 = 1,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.48x = 3,537.40 × 1,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.48x = 5,110,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,128.04/2,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.43

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