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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.12, 3,817.52 and 984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.12, 3,817.52 and 984.48 is: 1,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.12 : 3,817.52 = 984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.12/3,817.52 = 984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.12x = 3,817.52 × 984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.12x = 3,758,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,272.09/2,545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.66

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