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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.12, 3,680.14 and 993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.12, 3,680.14 and 993.30 is: 1,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.12 : 3,680.14 = 993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.12/3,680.14 = 993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.12x = 3,680.14 × 993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.12x = 3,655,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,483.06/2,453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.14

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