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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.98, 3,714.03 and 810.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.98, 3,714.03 and 810.09 is: 1,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.98 : 3,714.03 = 810.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.98/3,714.03 = 810.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.98x = 3,714.03 × 810.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.98x = 3,008,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,698.56/2,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.16

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