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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.44, 3,818.16 and 814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.44, 3,818.16 and 814.32 is: 1,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.44 : 3,818.16 = 814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.44/3,818.16 = 814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.44x = 3,818.16 × 814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.44x = 3,109,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,204.05/2,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.48

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