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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.97, 3,689.91 and 998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.97, 3,689.91 and 998.19 is: 1,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.97 : 3,689.91 = 998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.97/3,689.91 = 998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.97x = 3,689.91 × 998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.97x = 3,683,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,231.26/2,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.27

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