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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.98, 3,686.25 and 897.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.98, 3,686.25 and 897.87 is: 1,346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.98 : 3,686.25 = 897.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.98/3,686.25 = 897.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.98x = 3,686.25 × 897.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.98x = 3,309,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,790.48/2,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.00

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