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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.03, 3,663.87 and 982.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.03, 3,663.87 and 982.19 is: 1,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.03 : 3,663.87 = 982.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.03/3,663.87 = 982.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.03x = 3,663.87 × 982.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.03x = 3,598,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,616.48/2,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.41

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