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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.23, 3,538.40 and 1,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.23, 3,538.40 and 1,444.97 is: 1,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.23 : 3,538.40 = 1,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.23/3,538.40 = 1,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.23x = 3,538.40 × 1,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.23x = 5,112,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,867.77/2,564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.92

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