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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.99, 3,680.97 and 993.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.99, 3,680.97 and 993.15 is: 1,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.99 : 3,680.97 = 993.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.99/3,680.97 = 993.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.99x = 3,680.97 × 993.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.99x = 3,655,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,755.36/2,453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.72

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