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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.88, 3,428.32 and 987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.88, 3,428.32 and 987.20 is: 1,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.88 : 3,428.32 = 987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.88/3,428.32 = 987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.88x = 3,428.32 × 987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.88x = 3,384,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,437.50/2,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.23

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