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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.15, 3,817.10 and 1,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.15, 3,817.10 and 1,064.16 is: 1,596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.15 : 3,817.10 = 1,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.15/3,817.10 = 1,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.15x = 3,817.10 × 1,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.15x = 4,062,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,005.14/2,544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.61

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