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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.52, 3,684.04 and 813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.52, 3,684.04 and 813.20 is: 1,219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.52 : 3,684.04 = 813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.52/3,684.04 = 813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.52x = 3,684.04 × 813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.52x = 2,995,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,861.33/2,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.56

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