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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.92, 3,683.80 and 994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.92, 3,683.80 and 994.68 is: 1,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.92 : 3,683.80 = 994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.92/3,683.80 = 994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.92x = 3,683.80 × 994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.92x = 3,664,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,202.18/2,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.99

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