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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.87, 3,687.15 and 897.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.87, 3,687.15 and 897.58 is: 1,346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.87 : 3,687.15 = 897.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.87/3,687.15 = 897.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.87x = 3,687.15 × 897.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.87x = 3,309,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,512.50/2,457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.50

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