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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.56, 3,684.08 and 812.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.56, 3,684.08 and 812.77 is: 1,218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.56 : 3,684.08 = 812.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.56/3,684.08 = 812.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.56x = 3,684.08 × 812.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.56x = 2,994,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,302.52/2,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.90

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