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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.40, 3,688.94 and 998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.40, 3,688.94 and 998.68 is: 1,497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.40 : 3,688.94 = 998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.40/3,688.94 = 998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.40x = 3,688.94 × 998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.40x = 3,684,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,070.60/2,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.96

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