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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.27, 3,818.72 and 1,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.27, 3,818.72 and 1,246.03 is: 1,869.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.27 : 3,818.72 = 1,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.27/3,818.72 = 1,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.27x = 3,818.72 × 1,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.27x = 4,758,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,233.45/2,545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.44

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