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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.96, 3,811.56 and 1,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.96, 3,811.56 and 1,310.44 is: 1,961.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.96 : 3,811.56 = 1,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.96/3,811.56 = 1,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.96x = 3,811.56 × 1,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.96x = 4,994,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,820.69/2,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.86

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