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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.28, 3,679.84 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.28, 3,679.84 and 810.72 is: 1,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.28 : 3,679.84 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.28/3,679.84 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.28x = 3,679.84 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.28x = 2,983,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,319.88/2,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.05

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