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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.37, 3,542.90 and 1,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.37, 3,542.90 and 1,448.30 is: 1,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.37 : 3,542.90 = 1,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.37/3,542.90 = 1,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.37x = 3,542.90 × 1,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.37x = 5,131,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,157.11/2,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.60

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