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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.38, 3,429.57 and 988.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.38, 3,429.57 and 988.76 is: 1,483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.38 : 3,429.57 = 988.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.38/3,429.57 = 988.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.38x = 3,429.57 × 988.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.38x = 3,391,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,004.49/2,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.14

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