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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.46, 2,458.42 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.46, 2,458.42 and 995.52 is: 1,373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.46 : 2,458.42 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.46/2,458.42 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.46x = 2,458.42 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.46x = 2,447,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,406.28/1,781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.82

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