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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.55, 3,689.27 and 816.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.55, 3,689.27 and 816.11 is: 1,224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.55 : 3,689.27 = 816.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.55/3,689.27 = 816.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.55x = 3,689.27 × 816.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.55x = 3,010,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,827.61/2,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.14

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