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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.53, 3,818.24 and 814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.53, 3,818.24 and 814.16 is: 1,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.53 : 3,818.24 = 814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.53/3,818.24 = 814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.53x = 3,818.24 × 814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.53x = 3,108,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,635.12/2,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.21

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