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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.02, 3,684.48 and 812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.02, 3,684.48 and 812.68 is: 1,219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.02 : 3,684.48 = 812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.02/3,684.48 = 812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.02x = 3,684.48 × 812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.02x = 2,994,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,303.21/2,456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.17

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