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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.11, 3,666.31 and 983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.11, 3,666.31 and 983.26 is: 1,474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.11 : 3,666.31 = 983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.11/3,666.31 = 983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.11x = 3,666.31 × 983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.11x = 3,604,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,935.97/2,444.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.95

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