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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495, 3,444.18 and 1,564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495, 3,444.18 and 1,564.04 is: 2,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495 : 3,444.18 = 1,564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495/3,444.18 = 1,564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495x = 3,444.18 × 1,564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495x = 5,386,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386,835.29/2,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.05

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