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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.89, 3,668.84 and 984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.89, 3,668.84 and 984.71 is: 1,477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.89 : 3,668.84 = 984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.89/3,668.84 = 984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.89x = 3,668.84 × 984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.89x = 3,612,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,727.55/2,445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.06

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