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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.03, 3,816.45 and 812.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.03, 3,816.45 and 812.25 is: 1,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.03 : 3,816.45 = 812.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.03/3,816.45 = 812.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.03x = 3,816.45 × 812.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.03x = 3,099,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,911.51/2,544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.50

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