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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.51, 3,665.27 and 981.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.51, 3,665.27 and 981.64 is: 1,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.51 : 3,665.27 = 981.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.51/3,665.27 = 981.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.51x = 3,665.27 × 981.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.51x = 3,597,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,970.73/2,443.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.46

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