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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.39, 3,542.91 and 1,448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.39, 3,542.91 and 1,448.36 is: 1,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.39 : 3,542.91 = 1,448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.39/3,542.91 = 1,448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.39x = 3,542.91 × 1,448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.39x = 5,131,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,409.13/2,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.69

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