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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.31, 3,681.75 and 994.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.31, 3,681.75 and 994.07 is: 1,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.31 : 3,681.75 = 994.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.31/3,681.75 = 994.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.31x = 3,681.75 × 994.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.31x = 3,659,930.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,930.15/2,455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.62

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