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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.14, 3,684.21 and 812.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.14, 3,684.21 and 812.25 is: 1,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.14 : 3,684.21 = 812.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.14/3,684.21 = 812.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.14x = 3,684.21 × 812.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.14x = 2,992,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,481.15/2,456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.37

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