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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.92, 3,818.14 and 813.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.92, 3,818.14 and 813.72 is: 1,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.92 : 3,818.14 = 813.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.92/3,818.14 = 813.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.92x = 3,818.14 × 813.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.92x = 3,106,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,896.88/2,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.82

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