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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.45, 3,821.58 and 816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.45, 3,821.58 and 816.48 is: 1,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.45 : 3,821.58 = 816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.45/3,821.58 = 816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.45x = 3,821.58 × 816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.45x = 3,120,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,243.64/2,547.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.85

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