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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.24, 3,667.82 and 984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.24, 3,667.82 and 984.35 is: 1,476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.24 : 3,667.82 = 984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.24/3,667.82 = 984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.24x = 3,667.82 × 984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.24x = 3,610,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,424.71/2,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.51

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