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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.41, 3,684.74 and 813.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.41, 3,684.74 and 813.51 is: 1,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.41 : 3,684.74 = 813.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.41/3,684.74 = 813.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.41x = 3,684.74 × 813.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.41x = 2,997,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,568.77/2,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.81

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