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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.91, 3,679.84 and 992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.91, 3,679.84 and 992.67 is: 1,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.91 : 3,679.84 = 992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.91/3,679.84 = 992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.91x = 3,679.84 × 992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.91x = 3,652,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,866.77/2,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.59

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