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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.40, 3,682.95 and 994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.40, 3,682.95 and 994.67 is: 1,491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.40 : 3,682.95 = 994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.40/3,682.95 = 994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.40x = 3,682.95 × 994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.40x = 3,663,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,319.88/2,455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.94

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