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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.98, 3,539.76 and 1,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.98, 3,539.76 and 1,445.96 is: 1,995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.98 : 3,539.76 = 1,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.98/3,539.76 = 1,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.98x = 3,539.76 × 1,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.98x = 5,118,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,351.37/2,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.47

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