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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.93, 3,574.95 and 995.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.93, 3,574.95 and 995.49 is: 1,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.93 : 3,574.95 = 995.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.93/3,574.95 = 995.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.93x = 3,574.95 × 995.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.93x = 3,558,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,826.98/2,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.47

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