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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.89, 3,666.43 and 983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.89, 3,666.43 and 983.55 is: 1,474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.89 : 3,666.43 = 983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.89/3,666.43 = 983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.89x = 3,666.43 × 983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.89x = 3,606,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,117.23/2,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.96

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