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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.48, 3,125.22 and 988.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.48, 3,125.22 and 988.76 is: 1,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.48 : 3,125.22 = 988.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.48/3,125.22 = 988.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.48x = 3,125.22 × 988.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.48x = 3,090,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,092.53/2,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.43

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