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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.97, 3,688.49 and 997.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.97, 3,688.49 and 997.79 is: 1,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.97 : 3,688.49 = 997.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.97/3,688.49 = 997.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.97x = 3,688.49 × 997.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.97x = 3,680,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,315.01/2,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.69

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