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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.65, 3,668.60 and 984.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.65, 3,668.60 and 984.09 is: 1,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.65 : 3,668.60 = 984.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.65/3,668.60 = 984.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.65x = 3,668.60 × 984.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.65x = 3,610,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,235.03/2,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.58

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