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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.02, 3,688.47 and 998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.02, 3,688.47 and 998.14 is: 1,497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.02 : 3,688.47 = 998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.02/3,688.47 = 998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.02x = 3,688.47 × 998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.02x = 3,681,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,609.45/2,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.19

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