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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.06, 3,816.74 and 812.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.06, 3,816.74 and 812.69 is: 1,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.06 : 3,816.74 = 812.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.06/3,816.74 = 812.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.06x = 3,816.74 × 812.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.06x = 3,101,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,826.43/2,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.24

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