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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.16, 3,685.11 and 813.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.16, 3,685.11 and 813.66 is: 1,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.16 : 3,685.11 = 813.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.16/3,685.11 = 813.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.16x = 3,685.11 × 813.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.16x = 2,998,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,426.60/2,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.78

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