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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.81, 3,686.67 and 996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.81, 3,686.67 and 996.96 is: 1,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.81 : 3,686.67 = 996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.81/3,686.67 = 996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.81x = 3,686.67 × 996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.81x = 3,675,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,462.52/2,457.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.42

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