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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.92, 3,817.68 and 814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.92, 3,817.68 and 814.08 is: 1,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.92 : 3,817.68 = 814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.92/3,817.68 = 814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.92x = 3,817.68 × 814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.92x = 3,107,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,896.93/2,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.74

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