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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.52, 3,431.14 and 987.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.52, 3,431.14 and 987.98 is: 1,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.52 : 3,431.14 = 987.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.52/3,431.14 = 987.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.52x = 3,431.14 × 987.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.52x = 3,389,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,897.70/2,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.56

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