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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.06, 3,667.59 and 984.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.06, 3,667.59 and 984.42 is: 1,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.06 : 3,667.59 = 984.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.06/3,667.59 = 984.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.06x = 3,667.59 × 984.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.06x = 3,610,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,448.95/2,445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.63

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