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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.36, 3,681.71 and 810.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.36, 3,681.71 and 810.87 is: 1,216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.36 : 3,681.71 = 810.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.36/3,681.71 = 810.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.36x = 3,681.71 × 810.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.36x = 2,985,384.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,384.13/2,454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.36

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