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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.11, 3,538.47 and 1,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.11, 3,538.47 and 1,445.32 is: 1,994.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.11 : 3,538.47 = 1,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.11/3,538.47 = 1,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.11x = 3,538.47 × 1,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.11x = 5,114,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,221.46/2,564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.54

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