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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.15, 3,665.40 and 983.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.15, 3,665.40 and 983.33 is: 1,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.15 : 3,665.40 = 983.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.15/3,665.40 = 983.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.15x = 3,665.40 × 983.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.15x = 3,604,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,297.78/2,443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.27

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