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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.39, 3,680.54 and 993.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.39, 3,680.54 and 993.57 is: 1,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.39 : 3,680.54 = 993.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.39/3,680.54 = 993.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.39x = 3,680.54 × 993.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.39x = 3,656,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,859.08/2,453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.53

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