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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.11, 3,684.69 and 812.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.11, 3,684.69 and 812.57 is: 1,219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.11 : 3,684.69 = 812.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.11/3,684.69 = 812.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.11x = 3,684.69 × 812.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.11x = 2,994,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,068.55/2,456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.03

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