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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.88, 3,684.23 and 996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.88, 3,684.23 and 996.04 is: 1,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.88 : 3,684.23 = 996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.88/3,684.23 = 996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.88x = 3,684.23 × 996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.88x = 3,669,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,617.05/2,455.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.22

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