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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.94, 3,746.54 and 996.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.94, 3,746.54 and 996.95 is: 1,495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.94 : 3,746.54 = 996.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.94/3,746.54 = 996.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.94x = 3,746.54 × 996.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.94x = 3,735,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,089.34/2,497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.27

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