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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.28, 3,681.48 and 993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.28, 3,681.48 and 993.56 is: 1,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.28 : 3,681.48 = 993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.28/3,681.48 = 993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.28x = 3,681.48 × 993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.28x = 3,657,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,771.27/2,455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.76

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