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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.72, 3,690.68 and 998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.72, 3,690.68 and 998.80 is: 1,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.72 : 3,690.68 = 998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.72/3,690.68 = 998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.72x = 3,690.68 × 998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.72x = 3,686,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,251.18/2,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.26

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