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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.95, 3,686.04 and 813.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.95, 3,686.04 and 813.53 is: 1,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.95 : 3,686.04 = 813.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.95/3,686.04 = 813.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.95x = 3,686.04 × 813.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.95x = 2,998,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,704.12/2,456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.50

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