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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.67, 3,682.59 and 811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.67, 3,682.59 and 811.14 is: 1,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.67 : 3,682.59 = 811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.67/3,682.59 = 811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.67x = 3,682.59 × 811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.67x = 2,987,096.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,096.05/2,454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.90

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