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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.78, 3,687.36 and 997.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.78, 3,687.36 and 997.98 is: 1,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.78 : 3,687.36 = 997.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.78/3,687.36 = 997.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.78x = 3,687.36 × 997.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.78x = 3,679,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,911.53/2,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.25

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