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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.97, 3,668.37 and 984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.97, 3,668.37 and 984.54 is: 1,477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.97 : 3,668.37 = 984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.97/3,668.37 = 984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.97x = 3,668.37 × 984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.97x = 3,611,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,657.00/2,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.18

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