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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.68, 3,670.34 and 984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.68, 3,670.34 and 984.84 is: 1,477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.68 : 3,670.34 = 984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.68/3,670.34 = 984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.68x = 3,670.34 × 984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.68x = 3,614,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,692.72/2,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.99

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