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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.93, 3,670.80 and 986.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.93, 3,670.80 and 986.23 is: 1,479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.93 : 3,670.80 = 986.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.93/3,670.80 = 986.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.93x = 3,670.80 × 986.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.93x = 3,620,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,253.08/2,446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.51

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