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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.56, 3,685.58 and 813.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.56, 3,685.58 and 813.77 is: 1,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.56 : 3,685.58 = 813.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.56/3,685.58 = 813.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.56x = 3,685.58 × 813.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.56x = 2,999,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,214.44/2,457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.40

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