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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.77, 3,127.19 and 988.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.77, 3,127.19 and 988.14 is: 1,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.77 : 3,127.19 = 988.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.77/3,127.19 = 988.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.77x = 3,127.19 × 988.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.77x = 3,090,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,083.42/2,083.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.93

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