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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.88, 3,664.02 and 982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.88, 3,664.02 and 982.08 is: 1,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.88 : 3,664.02 = 982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.88/3,664.02 = 982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.88x = 3,664.02 × 982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.88x = 3,598,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,360.76/2,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.60

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