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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.08, 3,539.57 and 1,445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.08, 3,539.57 and 1,445.93 is: 1,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.08 : 3,539.57 = 1,445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.08/3,539.57 = 1,445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.08x = 3,539.57 × 1,445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.08x = 5,117,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117,956.37/2,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.25

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