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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.96, 3,818.88 and 1,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.96, 3,818.88 and 1,083.96 is: 1,626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.96 : 3,818.88 = 1,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.96/3,818.88 = 1,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.96x = 3,818.88 × 1,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.96x = 4,139,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,513.16/2,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.55

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