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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.14, 3,685.96 and 996.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.14, 3,685.96 and 996.42 is: 1,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.14 : 3,685.96 = 996.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.14/3,685.96 = 996.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.14x = 3,685.96 × 996.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.14x = 3,672,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,764.26/2,457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.73

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