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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.93, 3,685.64 and 813.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.93, 3,685.64 and 813.88 is: 1,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.93 : 3,685.64 = 813.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.93/3,685.64 = 813.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.93x = 3,685.64 × 813.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.93x = 2,999,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,664.61/2,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.41

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