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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.91, 3,543.71 and 1,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.91, 3,543.71 and 1,449.08 is: 1,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.91 : 3,543.71 = 1,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.91/3,543.71 = 1,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.91x = 3,543.71 × 1,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.91x = 5,135,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,127.77/2,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.73

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