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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.53, 3,687.78 and 998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.53, 3,687.78 and 998.70 is: 1,498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.53 : 3,687.78 = 998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.53/3,687.78 = 998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.53x = 3,687.78 × 998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.53x = 3,682,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,985.89/2,458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.04

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