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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.26, 3,666.39 and 982.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.26, 3,666.39 and 982.39 is: 1,473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.26 : 3,666.39 = 982.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.26/3,666.39 = 982.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.26x = 3,666.39 × 982.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.26x = 3,601,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,824.87/2,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.59

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