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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.08, 3,810.78 and 1,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.08, 3,810.78 and 1,307.72 is: 1,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.08 : 3,810.78 = 1,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.08/3,810.78 = 1,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.08x = 3,810.78 × 1,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.08x = 4,983,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,433.22/2,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.84

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