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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.85, 3,681.08 and 810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.85, 3,681.08 and 810.59 is: 1,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.85 : 3,681.08 = 810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.85/3,681.08 = 810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.85x = 3,681.08 × 810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.85x = 2,983,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,824.18/2,453.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.98

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