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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.38, 3,672.42 and 986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.38, 3,672.42 and 986.68 is: 1,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.38 : 3,672.42 = 986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.38/3,672.42 = 986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.38x = 3,672.42 × 986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.38x = 3,623,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,503.37/2,447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.56

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