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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.82, 3,817.64 and 1,246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.82, 3,817.64 and 1,246.39 is: 1,869.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.82 : 3,817.64 = 1,246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.82/3,817.64 = 1,246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.82x = 3,817.64 × 1,246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.82x = 4,758,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,268.32/2,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.79

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