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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.86, 3,688.37 and 815.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.86, 3,688.37 and 815.36 is: 1,223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.86 : 3,688.37 = 815.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.86/3,688.37 = 815.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.86x = 3,688.37 × 815.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.86x = 3,007,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,349.36/2,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.07

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