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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.44, 3,686.13 and 996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.44, 3,686.13 and 996.24 is: 1,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.44 : 3,686.13 = 996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.44/3,686.13 = 996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.44x = 3,686.13 × 996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.44x = 3,672,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,270.15/2,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.35

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