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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.02, 3,538.34 and 1,385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.02, 3,538.34 and 1,385.09 is: 1,911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.02 : 3,538.34 = 1,385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.02/3,538.34 = 1,385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.02x = 3,538.34 × 1,385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.02x = 4,900,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,913.20/2,564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.42

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