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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.89, 3,818.88 and 1,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.89, 3,818.88 and 1,673.96 is: 2,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.89 : 3,818.88 = 1,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.89/3,818.88 = 1,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.89x = 3,818.88 × 1,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.89x = 6,392,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,633.27/2,545.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.96

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