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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.34, 3,819.27 and 1,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.34, 3,819.27 and 1,878.26 is: 2,818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.34 : 3,819.27 = 1,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.34/3,819.27 = 1,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.34x = 3,819.27 × 1,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.34x = 7,173,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,582.07/2,545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.32

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