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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.58, 3,848.89 and 810.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.58, 3,848.89 and 810.86 is: 1,216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.58 : 3,848.89 = 810.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.58/3,848.89 = 810.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.58x = 3,848.89 × 810.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.58x = 3,120,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,910.95/2,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.45

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