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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.73, 3,685.10 and 813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.73, 3,685.10 and 813.44 is: 1,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.73 : 3,685.10 = 813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.73/3,685.10 = 813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.73x = 3,685.10 × 813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.73x = 2,997,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,612.89/2,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.16

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