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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.65, 3,537.36 and 1,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.65, 3,537.36 and 1,444.19 is: 1,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.65 : 3,537.36 = 1,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.65/3,537.36 = 1,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.65x = 3,537.36 × 1,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.65x = 5,108,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,602.25/2,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.71

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