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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.40, 3,684.24 and 812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.40, 3,684.24 and 812.91 is: 1,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.40 : 3,684.24 = 812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.40/3,684.24 = 812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.40x = 3,684.24 × 812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.40x = 2,994,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,955.54/2,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.25

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