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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.48, 3,811.68 and 810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.48, 3,811.68 and 810.60 is: 1,215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.48 : 3,811.68 = 810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.48/3,811.68 = 810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.48x = 3,811.68 × 810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.48x = 3,089,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,747.81/2,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.73

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