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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.90, 3,688.20 and 998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.90, 3,688.20 and 998.17 is: 1,497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.90 : 3,688.20 = 998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.90/3,688.20 = 998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.90x = 3,688.20 × 998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.90x = 3,681,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,450.59/2,458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.19

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