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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.70, 3,664.05 and 982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.70, 3,664.05 and 982.90 is: 1,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.70 : 3,664.05 = 982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.70/3,664.05 = 982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.70x = 3,664.05 × 982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.70x = 3,601,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,394.75/2,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.35

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