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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.48, 3,814.80 and 1,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.48, 3,814.80 and 1,084.24 is: 1,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.48 : 3,814.80 = 1,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.48/3,814.80 = 1,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.48x = 3,814.80 × 1,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.48x = 4,136,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,158.75/2,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.90

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