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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.20, 3,680.04 and 994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.20, 3,680.04 and 994.16 is: 1,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.20 : 3,680.04 = 994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.20/3,680.04 = 994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.20x = 3,680.04 × 994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.20x = 3,658,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,548.57/2,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.12

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