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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.26, 3,668.70 and 984.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.26, 3,668.70 and 984.02 is: 1,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.26 : 3,668.70 = 984.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.26/3,668.70 = 984.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.26x = 3,668.70 × 984.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.26x = 3,610,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,074.17/2,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.36

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