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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.38, 3,679.55 and 809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.38, 3,679.55 and 809.54 is: 1,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.38 : 3,679.55 = 809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.38/3,679.55 = 809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.38x = 3,679.55 × 809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.38x = 2,978,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,720.46/2,453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.13

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