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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.88, 3,812.82 and 810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.88, 3,812.82 and 810.28 is: 1,215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.88 : 3,812.82 = 810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.88/3,812.82 = 810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.88x = 3,812.82 × 810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.88x = 3,089,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,451.79/2,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.42

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