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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.40, 3,687.52 and 997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.40, 3,687.52 and 997.12 is: 1,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.40 : 3,687.52 = 997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.40/3,687.52 = 997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.40x = 3,687.52 × 997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.40x = 3,676,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,899.94/2,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.65

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