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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.16, 3,667.04 and 982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.16, 3,667.04 and 982.92 is: 1,474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.16 : 3,667.04 = 982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.16/3,667.04 = 982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.16x = 3,667.04 × 982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.16x = 3,604,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,406.96/2,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.70

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