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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.63, 3,681.94 and 915.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.63, 3,681.94 and 915.63 is: 1,373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.63 : 3,681.94 = 915.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.63/3,681.94 = 915.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.63x = 3,681.94 × 915.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.63x = 3,371,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,294.72/2,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.44

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