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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.85, 3,814.53 and 2,449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.85, 3,814.53 and 2,449.86 is: 3,670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.85 : 3,814.53 = 2,449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.85/3,814.53 = 2,449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.85x = 3,814.53 × 2,449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.85x = 9,345,064.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345,064.47/2,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.71

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