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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.50, 3,679.05 and 991.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.50, 3,679.05 and 991.54 is: 1,486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.50 : 3,679.05 = 991.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.50/3,679.05 = 991.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.50x = 3,679.05 × 991.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.50x = 3,647,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,925.24/2,453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.83

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