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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.59, 3,848.59 and 810.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.59, 3,848.59 and 810.71 is: 1,216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.59 : 3,848.59 = 810.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.59/3,848.59 = 810.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.59x = 3,848.59 × 810.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.59x = 3,120,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,084.32/2,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.13

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