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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.98, 3,666.12 and 983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.98, 3,666.12 and 983.13 is: 1,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.98 : 3,666.12 = 983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.98/3,666.12 = 983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.98x = 3,666.12 × 983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.98x = 3,604,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,272.56/2,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.76

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