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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.71, 3,813.21 and 810.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.71, 3,813.21 and 810.93 is: 1,216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.71 : 3,813.21 = 810.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.71/3,813.21 = 810.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.71x = 3,813.21 × 810.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.71x = 3,092,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,246.39/2,542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.12

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