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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.13, 3,815.42 and 1,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.13, 3,815.42 and 1,083.49 is: 1,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.13 : 3,815.42 = 1,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.13/3,815.42 = 1,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.13x = 3,815.42 × 1,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.13x = 4,133,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,954.46/2,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.26

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