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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.55, 3,668.55 and 984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.55, 3,668.55 and 984.40 is: 1,476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.55 : 3,668.55 = 984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.55/3,668.55 = 984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.55x = 3,668.55 × 984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.55x = 3,611,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,320.62/2,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.69

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