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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.44, 3,987.83 and 810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.44, 3,987.83 and 810.12 is: 1,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.44 : 3,987.83 = 810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.44/3,987.83 = 810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.44x = 3,987.83 × 810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.44x = 3,230,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,616.79/2,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.77

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