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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.11, 3,684.05 and 995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.11, 3,684.05 and 995.27 is: 1,492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.11 : 3,684.05 = 995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.11/3,684.05 = 995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.11x = 3,684.05 × 995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.11x = 3,666,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,619.47/2,456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.86

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