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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.34, 3,668.69 and 984.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.34, 3,668.69 and 984.15 is: 1,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.34 : 3,668.69 = 984.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.34/3,668.69 = 984.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.34x = 3,668.69 × 984.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.34x = 3,610,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,543.72/2,445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.50

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