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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.59, 3,237.45 and 988.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.59, 3,237.45 and 988.27 is: 1,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.59 : 3,237.45 = 988.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.59/3,237.45 = 988.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.59x = 3,237.45 × 988.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.59x = 3,199,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,474.71/2,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.21

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