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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.83, 3,680.22 and 809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.83, 3,680.22 and 809.98 is: 1,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.83 : 3,680.22 = 809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.83/3,680.22 = 809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.83x = 3,680.22 × 809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.83x = 2,980,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,914.58/2,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.80

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