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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.92, 3,127.42 and 988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.92, 3,127.42 and 988.28 is: 1,483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.92 : 3,127.42 = 988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.92/3,127.42 = 988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.92x = 3,127.42 × 988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.92x = 3,090,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,766.64/2,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.15

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