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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.88, 3,538.08 and 1,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.88, 3,538.08 and 1,444.93 is: 1,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.88 : 3,538.08 = 1,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.88/3,538.08 = 1,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.88x = 3,538.08 × 1,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.88x = 5,112,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,269.09/2,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.96

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