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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.46, 3,818.13 and 814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.46, 3,818.13 and 814.10 is: 1,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.46 : 3,818.13 = 814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.46/3,818.13 = 814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.46x = 3,818.13 × 814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.46x = 3,108,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,339.63/2,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.13

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