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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.36, 3,815.04 and 812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.36, 3,815.04 and 812 is: 1,218

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.36 : 3,815.04 = 812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.36/3,815.04 = 812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.36x = 3,815.04 × 812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.36x = 3,097,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,812.48/2,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218

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