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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.60, 3,679.05 and 809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.60, 3,679.05 and 809.30 is: 1,213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.60 : 3,679.05 = 809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.60/3,679.05 = 809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.60x = 3,679.05 × 809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.60x = 2,977,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,455.17/2,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.50

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