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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.89, 3,819.42 and 1,085.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.89, 3,819.42 and 1,085.13 is: 1,628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.89 : 3,819.42 = 1,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.89/3,819.42 = 1,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.89x = 3,819.42 × 1,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.89x = 4,144,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,567.22/2,544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.59

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