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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.25, 3,815.52 and 811.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.25, 3,815.52 and 811.89 is: 1,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.25 : 3,815.52 = 811.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.25/3,815.52 = 811.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.25x = 3,815.52 × 811.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.25x = 3,097,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,782.53/2,543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.04

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