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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.01, 3,666.02 and 982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.01, 3,666.02 and 982.14 is: 1,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.01 : 3,666.02 = 982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.01/3,666.02 = 982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.01x = 3,666.02 × 982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.01x = 3,600,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,539.97/2,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.21

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