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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.55, 3,539.09 and 1,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.55, 3,539.09 and 1,445.50 is: 1,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.55 : 3,539.09 = 1,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.55/3,539.09 = 1,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.55x = 3,539.09 × 1,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.55x = 5,115,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,754.60/2,564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.80

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