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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.43, 3,686.26 and 813.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.43, 3,686.26 and 813.97 is: 1,220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.43 : 3,686.26 = 813.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.43/3,686.26 = 813.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.43x = 3,686.26 × 813.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.43x = 3,000,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,505.05/2,457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.99

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