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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.72, 3,681.20 and 811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.72, 3,681.20 and 811.04 is: 1,216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.72 : 3,681.20 = 811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.72/3,681.20 = 811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.72x = 3,681.20 × 811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.72x = 2,985,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,577.99/2,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.26

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