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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.50, 4,217.45 and 810.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.50, 4,217.45 and 810.11 is: 1,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.50 : 4,217.45 = 810.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.50/4,217.45 = 810.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.50x = 4,217.45 × 810.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.50x = 3,416,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,587.88/2,811.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.22

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