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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.04, 3,819.24 and 814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.04, 3,819.24 and 814.56 is: 1,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.04 : 3,819.24 = 814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.04/3,819.24 = 814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.04x = 3,819.24 × 814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.04x = 3,111,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,000.13/2,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.90

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