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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.07, 3,679.65 and 809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.07, 3,679.65 and 809.70 is: 1,214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.07 : 3,679.65 = 809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.07/3,679.65 = 809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.07x = 3,679.65 × 809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.07x = 2,979,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,412.61/2,453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.56

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