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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.18, 3,668.04 and 984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.18, 3,668.04 and 984.94 is: 1,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.18 : 3,668.04 = 984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.18/3,668.04 = 984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.18x = 3,668.04 × 984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.18x = 3,612,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,790.15/2,446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.91

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