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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.96, 3,684.54 and 995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.96, 3,684.54 and 995.32 is: 1,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.96 : 3,684.54 = 995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.96/3,684.54 = 995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.96x = 3,684.54 × 995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.96x = 3,667,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,296.35/2,455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.22

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