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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.97, 3,681.32 and 992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.97, 3,681.32 and 992.80 is: 1,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.97 : 3,681.32 = 992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.97/3,681.32 = 992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.97x = 3,681.32 × 992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.97x = 3,654,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,814.50/2,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.35

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