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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.73, 3,820.14 and 815.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.73, 3,820.14 and 815.36 is: 1,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.73 : 3,820.14 = 815.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.73/3,820.14 = 815.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.73x = 3,820.14 × 815.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.73x = 3,114,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,770.25/2,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.05

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