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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.13, 3,542.69 and 1,447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.13, 3,542.69 and 1,447.85 is: 1,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.13 : 3,542.69 = 1,447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.13/3,542.69 = 1,447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.13x = 3,542.69 × 1,447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.13x = 5,129,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,283.72/2,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.06

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