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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.32, 3,668.59 and 984.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.32, 3,668.59 and 984.59 is: 1,477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.32 : 3,668.59 = 984.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.32/3,668.59 = 984.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.32x = 3,668.59 × 984.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.32x = 3,612,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,057.03/2,445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.13

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