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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.83, 2,744.72 and 1,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.83, 2,744.72 and 1,104.90 is: 1,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.83 : 2,744.72 = 1,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.83/2,744.72 = 1,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.83x = 2,744.72 × 1,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.83x = 3,032,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,641.13/1,988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.84

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