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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.08, 3,852.50 and 812.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.08, 3,852.50 and 812.67 is: 1,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.08 : 3,852.50 = 812.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.08/3,852.50 = 812.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.08x = 3,852.50 × 812.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.08x = 3,130,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,807.11/2,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.13

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