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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.39, 3,538.86 and 1,385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.39, 3,538.86 and 1,385.46 is: 1,911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.39 : 3,538.86 = 1,385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.39/3,538.86 = 1,385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.39x = 3,538.86 × 1,385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.39x = 4,902,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,948.98/2,564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.93

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