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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.83, 3,847.76 and 810.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.83, 3,847.76 and 810.11 is: 1,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.83 : 3,847.76 = 810.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.83/3,847.76 = 810.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.83x = 3,847.76 × 810.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.83x = 3,117,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,091.64/2,564.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.32

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