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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.45, 3,663.63 and 982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.45, 3,663.63 and 982.80 is: 1,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.45 : 3,663.63 = 982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.45/3,663.63 = 982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.45x = 3,663.63 × 982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.45x = 3,600,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,615.56/2,444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.98

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