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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.70, 3,667.20 and 983.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.70, 3,667.20 and 983.67 is: 1,475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.70 : 3,667.20 = 983.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.70/3,667.20 = 983.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.70x = 3,667.20 × 983.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.70x = 3,607,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,314.62/2,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.57

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