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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.32, 3,539.28 and 2,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.32, 3,539.28 and 2,003.68 is: 2,765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.32 : 3,539.28 = 2,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.32/3,539.28 = 2,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.32x = 3,539.28 × 2,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.32x = 7,091,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,584.55/2,564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.48

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