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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.97, 3,819 and 814.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.97, 3,819 and 814.59 is: 1,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.97 : 3,819 = 814.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.97/3,819 = 814.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.97x = 3,819 × 814.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.97x = 3,110,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,919.21/2,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.90

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