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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.28, 3,680.24 and 809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.28, 3,680.24 and 809.28 is: 1,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.28 : 3,680.24 = 809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.28/3,680.24 = 809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.28x = 3,680.24 × 809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.28x = 2,978,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,344.63/2,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.03

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