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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.73, 4,913.52 and 810.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.73, 4,913.52 and 810.51 is: 1,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.73 : 4,913.52 = 810.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.73/4,913.52 = 810.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.73x = 4,913.52 × 810.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.73x = 3,982,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,457.10/3,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.75

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