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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.38, 3,678.56 and 991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.38, 3,678.56 and 991.14 is: 1,486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.38 : 3,678.56 = 991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.38/3,678.56 = 991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.38x = 3,678.56 × 991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.38x = 3,645,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,967.96/2,452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.71

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