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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.41, 3,680.83 and 810.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.41, 3,680.83 and 810.65 is: 1,215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.41 : 3,680.83 = 810.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.41/3,680.83 = 810.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.41x = 3,680.83 × 810.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.41x = 2,983,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,844.41/2,454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.71

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