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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.91, 3,665.58 and 982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.91, 3,665.58 and 982.08 is: 1,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.91 : 3,665.58 = 982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.91/3,665.58 = 982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.91x = 3,665.58 × 982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.91x = 3,599,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,892.81/2,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.21

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