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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.80, 3,127.72 and 988.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.80, 3,127.72 and 988.84 is: 1,483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.80 : 3,127.72 = 988.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.80/3,127.72 = 988.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.80x = 3,127.72 × 988.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.80x = 3,092,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,814.64/2,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.51

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