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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.22, 3,663.54 and 982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.22, 3,663.54 and 982.44 is: 1,472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.22 : 3,663.54 = 982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.22/3,663.54 = 982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.22x = 3,663.54 × 982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.22x = 3,599,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,208.24/2,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.54

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