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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.97, 3,685.08 and 995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.97, 3,685.08 and 995.08 is: 1,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.97 : 3,685.08 = 995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.97/3,685.08 = 995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.97x = 3,685.08 × 995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.97x = 3,666,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,949.41/2,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.68

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