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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.51, 3,681.82 and 993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.51, 3,681.82 and 993.68 is: 1,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.51 : 3,681.82 = 993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.51/3,681.82 = 993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.51x = 3,681.82 × 993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.51x = 3,658,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,547.54/2,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.54

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