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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.40, 3,687.45 and 997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.40, 3,687.45 and 997.67 is: 1,496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.40 : 3,687.45 = 997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.40/3,687.45 = 997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.40x = 3,687.45 × 997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.40x = 3,678,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,858.24/2,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.44

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