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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.49, 3,815.84 and 1,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.49, 3,815.84 and 1,210.12 is: 1,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.49 : 3,815.84 = 1,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.49/3,815.84 = 1,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.49x = 3,815.84 × 1,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.49x = 4,617,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,624.30/2,544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.75

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