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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.82, 3,685.22 and 995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.82, 3,685.22 and 995.96 is: 1,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.82 : 3,685.22 = 995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.82/3,685.22 = 995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.82x = 3,685.22 × 995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.82x = 3,670,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,331.71/2,456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.94

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