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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.03, 3,538.24 and 1,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.03, 3,538.24 and 1,444.96 is: 1,993.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.03 : 3,538.24 = 1,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.03/3,538.24 = 1,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.03x = 3,538.24 × 1,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.03x = 5,112,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,590.35/2,564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.97

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