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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.43, 3,852.92 and 813.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.43, 3,852.92 and 813.48 is: 1,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.43 : 3,852.92 = 813.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.43/3,852.92 = 813.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.43x = 3,852.92 × 813.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.43x = 3,134,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,273.36/2,568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.31

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