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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.04, 3,816.78 and 813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.04, 3,816.78 and 813.20 is: 1,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.04 : 3,816.78 = 813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.04/3,816.78 = 813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.04x = 3,816.78 × 813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.04x = 3,103,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,805.50/2,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.55

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