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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.46, 3,042.06 and 988.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.46, 3,042.06 and 988.38 is: 1,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.46 : 3,042.06 = 988.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.46/3,042.06 = 988.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.46x = 3,042.06 × 988.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.46x = 3,006,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,711.26/2,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.99

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