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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.68, 3,680.52 and 991.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.68, 3,680.52 and 991.83 is: 1,487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.68 : 3,680.52 = 991.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.68/3,680.52 = 991.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.68x = 3,680.52 × 991.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.68x = 3,650,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,450.15/2,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.75

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