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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.18, 3,679.88 and 809.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.18, 3,679.88 and 809.87 is: 1,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.18 : 3,679.88 = 809.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.18/3,679.88 = 809.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.18x = 3,679.88 × 809.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.18x = 2,980,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,201.97/2,453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.83

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