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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.44, 3,663.48 and 980.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.44, 3,663.48 and 980.48 is: 1,470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.44 : 3,663.48 = 980.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.44/3,663.48 = 980.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.44x = 3,663.48 × 980.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.44x = 3,591,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,968.87/2,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.65

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