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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.76, 3,818.94 and 1,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.76, 3,818.94 and 1,374.76 is: 2,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.76 : 3,818.94 = 1,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.76/3,818.94 = 1,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.76x = 3,818.94 × 1,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.76x = 5,250,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,125.95/2,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.11

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