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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.94, 3,832.66 and 995.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.94, 3,832.66 and 995.07 is: 1,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.94 : 3,832.66 = 995.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.94/3,832.66 = 995.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.94x = 3,832.66 × 995.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.94x = 3,813,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,753.45/2,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.70

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