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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.18, 3,543.09 and 1,448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.18, 3,543.09 and 1,448.21 is: 1,998.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.18 : 3,543.09 = 1,448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.18/3,543.09 = 1,448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.18x = 3,543.09 × 1,448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.18x = 5,131,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,120.65/2,567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.74

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