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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.90, 3,684.06 and 995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.90, 3,684.06 and 995.22 is: 1,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.90 : 3,684.06 = 995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.90/3,684.06 = 995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.90x = 3,684.06 × 995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.90x = 3,666,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,450.19/2,457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.70

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