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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.56, 4,009.98 and 1,443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.56, 4,009.98 and 1,443.56 is: 2,163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.56 : 4,009.98 = 1,443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.56/4,009.98 = 1,443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.56x = 4,009.98 × 1,443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.56x = 5,788,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788,646.73/2,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.53

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