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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.90, 3,574.44 and 995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.90, 3,574.44 and 995.46 is: 1,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.90 : 3,574.44 = 995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.90/3,574.44 = 995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.90x = 3,574.44 × 995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.90x = 3,558,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,212.04/2,382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.23

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