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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.61, 3,685.44 and 813.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.61, 3,685.44 and 813.07 is: 1,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.61 : 3,685.44 = 813.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.61/3,685.44 = 813.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.61x = 3,685.44 × 813.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.61x = 2,996,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,520.70/2,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.78

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