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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.29, 3,665.12 and 982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.29, 3,665.12 and 982.45 is: 1,473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.29 : 3,665.12 = 982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.29/3,665.12 = 982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.29x = 3,665.12 × 982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.29x = 3,600,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,815.41/2,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.76

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