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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.28, 3,538.80 and 1,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.28, 3,538.80 and 1,445.22 is: 1,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.28 : 3,538.80 = 1,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.28/3,538.80 = 1,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.28x = 3,538.80 × 1,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.28x = 5,114,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,344.54/2,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.46

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