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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.63, 3,812.64 and 810.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.63, 3,812.64 and 810.25 is: 1,215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.63 : 3,812.64 = 810.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.63/3,812.64 = 810.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.63x = 3,812.64 × 810.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.63x = 3,089,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,191.56/2,541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.44

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