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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.14, 3,687.46 and 997.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.14, 3,687.46 and 997.42 is: 1,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.14 : 3,687.46 = 997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.14/3,687.46 = 997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.14x = 3,687.46 × 997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.14x = 3,677,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,946.35/2,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.23

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