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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.48, 3,659.52 and 978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.48, 3,659.52 and 978.44 is: 1,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.48 : 3,659.52 = 978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.48/3,659.52 = 978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.48x = 3,659.52 × 978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.48x = 3,580,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,620.75/2,440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.18

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