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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.03, 3,678.77 and 809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.03, 3,678.77 and 809.27 is: 1,213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.03 : 3,678.77 = 809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.03/3,678.77 = 809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.03x = 3,678.77 × 809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.03x = 2,977,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,114.15/2,453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.65

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