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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.14, 3,538.50 and 1,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.14, 3,538.50 and 1,445.08 is: 1,994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.14 : 3,538.50 = 1,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.14/3,538.50 = 1,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.14x = 3,538.50 × 1,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.14x = 5,113,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,415.58/2,564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.20

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