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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.00, 3,538.49 and 1,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.00, 3,538.49 and 1,445.04 is: 1,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.00 : 3,538.49 = 1,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.00/3,538.49 = 1,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.00x = 3,538.49 × 1,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.00x = 5,113,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,252.36/2,564.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.24

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