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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.40, 3,542.90 and 1,448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.40, 3,542.90 and 1,448.36 is: 1,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.40 : 3,542.90 = 1,448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.40/3,542.90 = 1,448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.40x = 3,542.90 × 1,448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.40x = 5,131,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,394.64/2,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.67

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