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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.70, 3,683.03 and 811.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.70, 3,683.03 and 811.86 is: 1,217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.70 : 3,683.03 = 811.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.70/3,683.03 = 811.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.70x = 3,683.03 × 811.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.70x = 2,990,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,100.68/2,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.62

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