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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.12, 3,818.25 and 985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.12, 3,818.25 and 985.14 is: 1,477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.12 : 3,818.25 = 985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.12/3,818.25 = 985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.12x = 3,818.25 × 985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.12x = 3,761,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,510.81/2,545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.93

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