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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.11, 3,687.72 and 814.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.11, 3,687.72 and 814.83 is: 1,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.11 : 3,687.72 = 814.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.11/3,687.72 = 814.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.11x = 3,687.72 × 814.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.11x = 3,004,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,864.89/2,458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.43

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