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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.81, 3,691.17 and 999.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.81, 3,691.17 and 999.95 is: 1,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.81 : 3,691.17 = 999.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.81/3,691.17 = 999.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.81x = 3,691.17 × 999.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.81x = 3,690,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,966.99/2,462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.68

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