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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.08, 3,814.26 and 1,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.08, 3,814.26 and 1,244.20 is: 1,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.08 : 3,814.26 = 1,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.08/3,814.26 = 1,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.08x = 3,814.26 × 1,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.08x = 4,745,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,702.29/2,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.12

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