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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.76, 3,667.17 and 984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.76, 3,667.17 and 984.06 is: 1,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.76 : 3,667.17 = 984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.76/3,667.17 = 984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.76x = 3,667.17 × 984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.76x = 3,608,715.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,715.31/2,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.10

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