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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.61, 3,832.90 and 994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.61, 3,832.90 and 994.75 is: 1,492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.61 : 3,832.90 = 994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.61/3,832.90 = 994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.61x = 3,832.90 × 994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.61x = 3,812,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,765.21/2,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.51

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