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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.21, 3,816.26 and 1,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.21, 3,816.26 and 1,244.77 is: 1,867.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.21 : 3,816.26 = 1,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.21/3,816.26 = 1,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.21x = 3,816.26 × 1,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.21x = 4,750,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,361.87/2,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.13

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