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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.46, 3,665.86 and 983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.46, 3,665.86 and 983.64 is: 1,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.46 : 3,665.86 = 983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.46/3,665.86 = 983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.46x = 3,665.86 × 983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.46x = 3,605,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,886.53/2,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.73

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