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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.40, 3,681.86 and 810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.40, 3,681.86 and 810.30 is: 1,215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.40 : 3,681.86 = 810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.40/3,681.86 = 810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.40x = 3,681.86 × 810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.40x = 2,983,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,420.91/2,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.54

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