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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.33, 3,679.20 and 809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.33, 3,679.20 and 809.48 is: 1,213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.33 : 3,679.20 = 809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.33/3,679.20 = 809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.33x = 3,679.20 × 809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.33x = 2,978,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,238.82/2,453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.96

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