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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.92, 3,673.65 and 988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.92, 3,673.65 and 988.22 is: 1,482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.92 : 3,673.65 = 988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.92/3,673.65 = 988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.92x = 3,673.65 × 988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.92x = 3,630,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,374.40/2,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.44

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