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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.51, 3,818.14 and 1,084.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.51, 3,818.14 and 1,084.69 is: 1,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.51 : 3,818.14 = 1,084.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.51/3,818.14 = 1,084.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.51x = 3,818.14 × 1,084.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.51x = 4,141,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,500.34/2,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.62

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