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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.52, 3,664.48 and 982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.52, 3,664.48 and 982.32 is: 1,473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.52 : 3,664.48 = 982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.52/3,664.48 = 982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.52x = 3,664.48 × 982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.52x = 3,599,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,691.99/2,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.16

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