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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.60, 3,846.96 and 810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.60, 3,846.96 and 810.12 is: 1,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.60 : 3,846.96 = 810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.60/3,846.96 = 810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.60x = 3,846.96 × 810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.60x = 3,116,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,499.24/2,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.73

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