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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.76, 3,683.30 and 812.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.76, 3,683.30 and 812.12 is: 1,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.76 : 3,683.30 = 812.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.76/3,683.30 = 812.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.76x = 3,683.30 × 812.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.76x = 2,991,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,281.60/2,455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.07

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