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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.44, 3,820.47 and 815.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.44, 3,820.47 and 815.06 is: 1,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.44 : 3,820.47 = 815.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.44/3,820.47 = 815.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.44x = 3,820.47 × 815.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.44x = 3,113,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,918.77/2,546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.85

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