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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.72, 3,815.68 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.72, 3,815.68 and 812.64 is: 1,219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.72 : 3,815.68 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.72/3,815.68 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.72x = 3,815.68 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.72x = 3,100,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,774.20/2,542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.47

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