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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.83, 3,670.38 and 985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.83, 3,670.38 and 985.80 is: 1,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.83 : 3,670.38 = 985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.83/3,670.38 = 985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.83x = 3,670.38 × 985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.83x = 3,618,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,260.60/2,446.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.75

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