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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.68, 3,217.20 and 988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.68, 3,217.20 and 988.80 is: 1,483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.68 : 3,217.20 = 988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.68/3,217.20 = 988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.68x = 3,217.20 × 988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.68x = 3,181,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,167.36/2,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.97

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