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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.10, 3,681.17 and 992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.10, 3,681.17 and 992.91 is: 1,489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.10 : 3,681.17 = 992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.10/3,681.17 = 992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.10x = 3,681.17 × 992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.10x = 3,655,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,070.50/2,454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.37

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