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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.26, 3,688.86 and 998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.26, 3,688.86 and 998.40 is: 1,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.26 : 3,688.86 = 998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.26/3,688.86 = 998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.26x = 3,688.86 × 998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.26x = 3,682,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,957.82/2,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.59

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