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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.33, 3,538.70 and 1,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.33, 3,538.70 and 1,445.24 is: 1,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.33 : 3,538.70 = 1,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.33/3,538.70 = 1,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.33x = 3,538.70 × 1,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.33x = 5,114,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,272.41/2,564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.39

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