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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.82, 3,664.67 and 982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.82, 3,664.67 and 982.08 is: 1,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.82 : 3,664.67 = 982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.82/3,664.67 = 982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.82x = 3,664.67 × 982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.82x = 3,598,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,999.11/2,442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.30

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