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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.73, 3,667.48 and 984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.73, 3,667.48 and 984.11 is: 1,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.73 : 3,667.48 = 984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.73/3,667.48 = 984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.73x = 3,667.48 × 984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.73x = 3,609,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,182.95/2,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.92

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