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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.08, 3,815.84 and 812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.08, 3,815.84 and 812.48 is: 1,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.08 : 3,815.84 = 812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.08/3,815.84 = 812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.08x = 3,815.84 × 812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.08x = 3,100,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,293.68/2,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.63

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