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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.40, 3,681.45 and 993.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.40, 3,681.45 and 993.67 is: 1,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.40 : 3,681.45 = 993.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.40/3,681.45 = 993.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.40x = 3,681.45 × 993.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.40x = 3,658,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,137.22/2,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.44

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