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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.34, 3,817.35 and 813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.34, 3,817.35 and 813.22 is: 1,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.34 : 3,817.35 = 813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.34/3,817.35 = 813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.34x = 3,817.35 × 813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.34x = 3,104,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,345.37/2,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.10

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