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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.46, 3,685.11 and 995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.46, 3,685.11 and 995.63 is: 1,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.46 : 3,685.11 = 995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.46/3,685.11 = 995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.46x = 3,685.11 × 995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.46x = 3,669,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,015.28/2,455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.23

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