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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.60, 3,818.70 and 814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.60, 3,818.70 and 814 is: 1,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.60 : 3,818.70 = 814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.60/3,818.70 = 814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.60x = 3,818.70 × 814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.60x = 3,108,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,421.80/2,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.10

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