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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.02, 3,687.09 and 815.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.02, 3,687.09 and 815.13 is: 1,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.02 : 3,687.09 = 815.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.02/3,687.09 = 815.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.02x = 3,687.09 × 815.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.02x = 3,005,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,457.67/2,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.22

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