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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.07, 3,685.93 and 1,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.07, 3,685.93 and 1,210.53 is: 1,814.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.07 : 3,685.93 = 1,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.07/3,685.93 = 1,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.07x = 3,685.93 × 1,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.07x = 4,461,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,916.58/2,459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.47

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