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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.23, 3,682.48 and 811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.23, 3,682.48 and 811.80 is: 1,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.23 : 3,682.48 = 811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.23/3,682.48 = 811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.23x = 3,682.48 × 811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.23x = 2,989,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,437.26/2,455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.58

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