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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.84, 3,685.74 and 997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.84, 3,685.74 and 997 is: 1,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.84 : 3,685.74 = 997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.84/3,685.74 = 997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.84x = 3,685.74 × 997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.84x = 3,674,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,682.78/2,458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.48

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