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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.05, 3,847.86 and 810.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.05, 3,847.86 and 810.11 is: 1,215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.05 : 3,847.86 = 810.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.05/3,847.86 = 810.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.05x = 3,847.86 × 810.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.05x = 3,117,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,168.60/2,565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.25

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