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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.60, 3,122.55 and 988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.60, 3,122.55 and 988.56 is: 1,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.60 : 3,122.55 = 988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.60/3,122.55 = 988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.60x = 3,122.55 × 988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.60x = 3,086,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,828.03/2,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.20

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