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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.55, 3,683.73 and 812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.55, 3,683.73 and 812.48 is: 1,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.55 : 3,683.73 = 812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.55/3,683.73 = 812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.55x = 3,683.73 × 812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.55x = 2,992,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,956.95/2,455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.85

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