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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.03, 3,817.74 and 1,084.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.03, 3,817.74 and 1,084.19 is: 1,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.03 : 3,817.74 = 1,084.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.03/3,817.74 = 1,084.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.03x = 3,817.74 × 1,084.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.03x = 4,139,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,169.14/2,545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.38

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