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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.30, 3,678.48 and 993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.30, 3,678.48 and 993.06 is: 1,488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.30 : 3,678.48 = 993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.30/3,678.48 = 993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.30x = 3,678.48 × 993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.30x = 3,652,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,951.35/2,454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.39

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