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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.53, 3,848.80 and 810.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.53, 3,848.80 and 810.97 is: 1,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.53 : 3,848.80 = 810.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.53/3,848.80 = 810.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.53x = 3,848.80 × 810.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.53x = 3,121,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,261.34/2,565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.61

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