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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.20, 3,813.15 and 810.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.20, 3,813.15 and 810.69 is: 1,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.20 : 3,813.15 = 810.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.20/3,813.15 = 810.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.20x = 3,813.15 × 810.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.20x = 3,091,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,282.57/2,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.99

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