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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.64, 3,668.43 and 984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.64, 3,668.43 and 984.76 is: 1,477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.64 : 3,668.43 = 984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.64/3,668.43 = 984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.64x = 3,668.43 × 984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.64x = 3,612,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,518.20/2,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.12

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