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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.33, 3,681.75 and 810.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.33, 3,681.75 and 810.51 is: 1,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.33 : 3,681.75 = 810.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.33/3,681.75 = 810.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.33x = 3,681.75 × 810.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.33x = 2,984,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,084.43/2,454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.85

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