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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.44, 3,685.08 and 996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.44, 3,685.08 and 996.56 is: 1,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.44 : 3,685.08 = 996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.44/3,685.08 = 996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.44x = 3,685.08 × 996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.44x = 3,672,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,403.32/2,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.40

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