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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.80, 3,812.97 and 810.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.80, 3,812.97 and 810.02 is: 1,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.80 : 3,812.97 = 810.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.80/3,812.97 = 810.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.80x = 3,812.97 × 810.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.80x = 3,088,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,581.96/2,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.12

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