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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.14, 3,686.32 and 898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.14, 3,686.32 and 898 is: 1,347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.14 : 3,686.32 = 898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.14/3,686.32 = 898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.14x = 3,686.32 × 898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.14x = 3,310,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,315.36/2,457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.22

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