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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.63, 3,539.19 and 1,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.63, 3,539.19 and 1,445.57 is: 1,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.63 : 3,539.19 = 1,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.63/3,539.19 = 1,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.63x = 3,539.19 × 1,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.63x = 5,116,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116,147.89/2,564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.89

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