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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.18, 3,684.62 and 812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.18, 3,684.62 and 812.28 is: 1,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.18 : 3,684.62 = 812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.18/3,684.62 = 812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.18x = 3,684.62 × 812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.18x = 2,992,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,939.07/2,456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.54

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