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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.91, 3,822.54 and 817.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.91, 3,822.54 and 817.13 is: 1,225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.91 : 3,822.54 = 817.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.91/3,822.54 = 817.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.91x = 3,822.54 × 817.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.91x = 3,123,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,493.00/2,548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.43

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