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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.88, 3,667.08 and 984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.88, 3,667.08 and 984.08 is: 1,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.88 : 3,667.08 = 984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.88/3,667.08 = 984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.88x = 3,667.08 × 984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.88x = 3,608,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,700.09/2,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.63

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