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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.19, 3,680.51 and 993.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.19, 3,680.51 and 993.39 is: 1,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.19 : 3,680.51 = 993.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.19/3,680.51 = 993.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.19x = 3,680.51 × 993.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.19x = 3,656,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,176.86/2,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.38

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