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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.67, 3,537.95 and 1,444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.67, 3,537.95 and 1,444.65 is: 1,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.67 : 3,537.95 = 1,444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.67/3,537.95 = 1,444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.67x = 3,537.95 × 1,444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.67x = 5,111,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,092.24/2,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.66

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