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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.47, 3,665.68 and 963.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.47, 3,665.68 and 963.46 is: 1,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.47 : 3,665.68 = 963.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.47/3,665.68 = 963.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.47x = 3,665.68 × 963.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.47x = 3,531,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,736.05/2,444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.79

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