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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.34, 3,818.57 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.34, 3,818.57 and 813.96 is: 1,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.34 : 3,818.57 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.34/3,818.57 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.34x = 3,818.57 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.34x = 3,108,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,159.17/2,545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.12

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