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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.14, 3,667.44 and 983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.14, 3,667.44 and 983.32 is: 1,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.14 : 3,667.44 = 983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.14/3,667.44 = 983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.14x = 3,667.44 × 983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.14x = 3,606,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,267.10/2,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.08

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