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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.40, 3,667.76 and 984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.40, 3,667.76 and 984.56 is: 1,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.40 : 3,667.76 = 984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.40/3,667.76 = 984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.40x = 3,667.76 × 984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.40x = 3,611,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,129.79/2,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.31

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