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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.08, 3,745.68 and 957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.08, 3,745.68 and 957.28 is: 1,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.08 : 3,745.68 = 957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.08/3,745.68 = 957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.08x = 3,745.68 × 957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.08x = 3,585,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,664.55/2,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.37

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