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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.51, 3,683.39 and 812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.51, 3,683.39 and 812.02 is: 1,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.51 : 3,683.39 = 812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.51/3,683.39 = 812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.51x = 3,683.39 × 812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.51x = 2,990,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,991.50/2,455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.07

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