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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.02, 3,679.46 and 992.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.02, 3,679.46 and 992.14 is: 1,488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.02 : 3,679.46 = 992.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.02/3,679.46 = 992.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.02x = 3,679.46 × 992.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.02x = 3,650,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,539.44/2,453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.18

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