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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.61, 3,831.48 and 993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.61, 3,831.48 and 993.96 is: 1,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.61 : 3,831.48 = 993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.61/3,831.48 = 993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.61x = 3,831.48 × 993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.61x = 3,808,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,337.86/2,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.77

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