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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.92, 3,666.60 and 983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.92, 3,666.60 and 983.22 is: 1,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.92 : 3,666.60 = 983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.92/3,666.60 = 983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.92x = 3,666.60 × 983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.92x = 3,605,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,074.45/2,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.12

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