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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.19, 3,687.26 and 996.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.19, 3,687.26 and 996.99 is: 1,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.19 : 3,687.26 = 996.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.19/3,687.26 = 996.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.19x = 3,687.26 × 996.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.19x = 3,676,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,156.36/2,458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.48

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