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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.80, 3,669.15 and 985.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.80, 3,669.15 and 985.97 is: 1,479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.80 : 3,669.15 = 985.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.80/3,669.15 = 985.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.80x = 3,669.15 × 985.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.80x = 3,617,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,679.15/2,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.14

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