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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.58, 3,537.66 and 1,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.58, 3,537.66 and 1,444.49 is: 1,993.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.58 : 3,537.66 = 1,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.58/3,537.66 = 1,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.58x = 3,537.66 × 1,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.58x = 5,110,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,123.34/2,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.36

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