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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.22, 3,819.45 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.22, 3,819.45 and 814.86 is: 1,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.22 : 3,819.45 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.22/3,819.45 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.22x = 3,819.45 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.22x = 3,112,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,317.03/2,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.33

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