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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.27, 3,667.87 and 984.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.27, 3,667.87 and 984.39 is: 1,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.27 : 3,667.87 = 984.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.27/3,667.87 = 984.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.27x = 3,667.87 × 984.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.27x = 3,610,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,591.29/2,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.56

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