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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.24, 3,686.88 and 898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.24, 3,686.88 and 898.08 is: 1,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.24 : 3,686.88 = 898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.24/3,686.88 = 898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.24x = 3,686.88 × 898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.24x = 3,311,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,113.19/2,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.94

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