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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.36, 3,818.52 and 1,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.36, 3,818.52 and 1,006.48 is: 1,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.36 : 3,818.52 = 1,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.36/3,818.52 = 1,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.36x = 3,818.52 × 1,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.36x = 3,843,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,264.01/2,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.91

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