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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.16, 3,817.68 and 671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.16, 3,817.68 and 671.02 is: 1,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.16 : 3,817.68 = 671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.16/3,817.68 = 671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.16x = 3,817.68 × 671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.16x = 2,561,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,727.57/2,545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.51

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