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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.08, 3,812.84 and 810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.08, 3,812.84 and 810.48 is: 1,215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.08 : 3,812.84 = 810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.08/3,812.84 = 810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.08x = 3,812.84 × 810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.08x = 3,090,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,230.56/2,542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.63

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