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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.48, 3,681.36 and 811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.48, 3,681.36 and 811.08 is: 1,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.48 : 3,681.36 = 811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.48/3,681.36 = 811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.48x = 3,681.36 × 811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.48x = 2,985,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,877.47/2,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.50

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