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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.32, 3,686.76 and 997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.32, 3,686.76 and 997.20 is: 1,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.32 : 3,686.76 = 997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.32/3,686.76 = 997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.32x = 3,686.76 × 997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.32x = 3,676,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,437.07/2,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.51

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