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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.45, 3,542.54 and 1,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.45, 3,542.54 and 1,447.92 is: 1,997.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.45 : 3,542.54 = 1,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.45/3,542.54 = 1,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.45x = 3,542.54 × 1,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.45x = 5,129,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,307.28/2,567.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.83

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