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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.20, 3,666.48 and 983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.20, 3,666.48 and 983.36 is: 1,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.20 : 3,666.48 = 983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.20/3,666.48 = 983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.20x = 3,666.48 × 983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.20x = 3,605,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,469.77/2,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.11

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