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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.88, 3,688.02 and 998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.88, 3,688.02 and 998.08 is: 1,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.88 : 3,688.02 = 998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.88/3,688.02 = 998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.88x = 3,688.02 × 998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.88x = 3,680,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,939.00/2,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.61

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