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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.53, 3,682.51 and 811.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.53, 3,682.51 and 811.77 is: 1,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.53 : 3,682.51 = 811.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.53/3,682.51 = 811.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.53x = 3,682.51 × 811.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.53x = 2,989,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,351.14/2,455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.40

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