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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.32, 3,681.48 and 993.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.32, 3,681.48 and 993.48 is: 1,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.32 : 3,681.48 = 993.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.32/3,681.48 = 993.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.32x = 3,681.48 × 993.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.32x = 3,657,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,476.75/2,454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.22

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