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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.43, 3,672 and 988.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.43, 3,672 and 988.79 is: 1,481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.43 : 3,672 = 988.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.43/3,672 = 988.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.43x = 3,672 × 988.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.43x = 3,630,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,818.52/2,450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.71

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