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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.45, 3,670.08 and 985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.45, 3,670.08 and 985.56 is: 1,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.45 : 3,670.08 = 985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.45/3,670.08 = 985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.45x = 3,670.08 × 985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.45x = 3,617,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,084.04/2,445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.11

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