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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.08, 3,818.84 and 814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.08, 3,818.84 and 814.48 is: 1,221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.08 : 3,818.84 = 814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.08/3,818.84 = 814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.08x = 3,818.84 × 814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.08x = 3,110,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,368.80/2,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.63

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