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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.24, 3,814.56 and 1,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.24, 3,814.56 and 1,244.88 is: 1,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.24 : 3,814.56 = 1,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.24/3,814.56 = 1,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.24x = 3,814.56 × 1,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.24x = 4,748,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,669.45/2,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.44

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