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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.40, 3,539.16 and 1,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.40, 3,539.16 and 1,445.36 is: 1,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.40 : 3,539.16 = 1,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.40/3,539.16 = 1,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.40x = 3,539.16 × 1,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.40x = 5,115,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,360.30/2,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.76

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