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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.12, 3,812.40 and 809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.12, 3,812.40 and 809.76 is: 1,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.12 : 3,812.40 = 809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.12/3,812.40 = 809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.12x = 3,812.40 × 809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.12x = 3,087,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,129.02/2,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.87

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