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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.75, 3,832.38 and 994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.75, 3,832.38 and 994.88 is: 1,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.75 : 3,832.38 = 994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.75/3,832.38 = 994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.75x = 3,832.38 × 994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.75x = 3,812,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,764.06/2,554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.42

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