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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.76, 3,681.20 and 810.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.76, 3,681.20 and 810.36 is: 1,215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.76 : 3,681.20 = 810.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.76/3,681.20 = 810.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.76x = 3,681.20 × 810.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.76x = 2,983,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,097.23/2,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.72

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