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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.87, 3,539.30 and 1,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.87, 3,539.30 and 1,445.45 is: 1,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.87 : 3,539.30 = 1,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.87/3,539.30 = 1,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.87x = 3,539.30 × 1,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.87x = 5,115,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,856.26/2,564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.59

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