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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.64, 3,668.16 and 985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.64, 3,668.16 and 985.08 is: 1,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.64 : 3,668.16 = 985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.64/3,668.16 = 985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.64x = 3,668.16 × 985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.64x = 3,613,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,431.05/2,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.10

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