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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.35, 3,687.39 and 998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.35, 3,687.39 and 998.46 is: 1,497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.35 : 3,687.39 = 998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.35/3,687.39 = 998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.35x = 3,687.39 × 998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.35x = 3,681,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,711.42/2,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.64

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