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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.53, 3,679.51 and 809.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.53, 3,679.51 and 809.77 is: 1,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.53 : 3,679.51 = 809.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.53/3,679.51 = 809.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.53x = 3,679.51 × 809.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.53x = 2,979,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,556.81/2,453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.40

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