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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.85, 3,668.66 and 985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.85, 3,668.66 and 985.04 is: 1,478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.85 : 3,668.66 = 985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.85/3,668.66 = 985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.85x = 3,668.66 × 985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.85x = 3,613,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,753.58/2,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.11

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