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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.34, 3,537.98 and 1,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.34, 3,537.98 and 1,445.10 is: 1,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.34 : 3,537.98 = 1,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.34/3,537.98 = 1,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.34x = 3,537.98 × 1,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.34x = 5,112,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,734.90/2,564.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.78

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