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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.94, 3,539.43 and 1,445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.94, 3,539.43 and 1,445.82 is: 1,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.94 : 3,539.43 = 1,445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.94/3,539.43 = 1,445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.94x = 3,539.43 × 1,445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.94x = 5,117,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117,378.68/2,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.13

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