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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.44, 3,688.79 and 815.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.44, 3,688.79 and 815.78 is: 1,223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.44 : 3,688.79 = 815.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.44/3,688.79 = 815.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.44x = 3,688.79 × 815.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.44x = 3,009,237.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,237.03/2,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.55

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