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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.36, 3,814.08 and 811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.36, 3,814.08 and 811.04 is: 1,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.36 : 3,814.08 = 811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.36/3,814.08 = 811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.36x = 3,814.08 × 811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.36x = 3,093,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,371.44/2,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.25

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