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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.51, 3,685.73 and 814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.51, 3,685.73 and 814.29 is: 1,221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.51 : 3,685.73 = 814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.51/3,685.73 = 814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.51x = 3,685.73 × 814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.51x = 3,001,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,249.01/2,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.26

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