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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.94, 3,818.87 and 1,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.94, 3,818.87 and 1,374.96 is: 2,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.94 : 3,818.87 = 1,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.94/3,818.87 = 1,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.94x = 3,818.87 × 1,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.94x = 5,250,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,793.50/2,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.23

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