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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.32, 3,685.21 and 813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.32, 3,685.21 and 813.52 is: 1,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.32 : 3,685.21 = 813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.32/3,685.21 = 813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.32x = 3,685.21 × 813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.32x = 2,997,980.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,980.79/2,457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.02

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