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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.66, 3,674.49 and 988.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.66, 3,674.49 and 988.47 is: 1,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.66 : 3,674.49 = 988.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.66/3,674.49 = 988.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.66x = 3,674.49 × 988.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.66x = 3,632,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,140.62/2,449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.71

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