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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.80, 3,668.70 and 984.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.80, 3,668.70 and 984.61 is: 1,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.80 : 3,668.70 = 984.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.80/3,668.70 = 984.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.80x = 3,668.70 × 984.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.80x = 3,612,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,238.71/2,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.92

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