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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.52, 3,811.74 and 809.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.52, 3,811.74 and 809.74 is: 1,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.52 : 3,811.74 = 809.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.52/3,811.74 = 809.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.52x = 3,811.74 × 809.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.52x = 3,086,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,518.35/2,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.44

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