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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.92, 3,682.74 and 811.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.92, 3,682.74 and 811.64 is: 1,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.92 : 3,682.74 = 811.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.92/3,682.74 = 811.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.92x = 3,682.74 × 811.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.92x = 2,989,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,059.09/2,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.58

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