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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.14, 3,667.68 and 984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.14, 3,667.68 and 984.26 is: 1,476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.14 : 3,667.68 = 984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.14/3,667.68 = 984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.14x = 3,667.68 × 984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.14x = 3,609,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,942.44/2,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.37

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