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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.92, 3,684.02 and 995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.92, 3,684.02 and 995.09 is: 1,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.92 : 3,684.02 = 995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.92/3,684.02 = 995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.92x = 3,684.02 × 995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.92x = 3,665,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,931.46/2,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.69

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