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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.76, 3,431.54 and 988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.76, 3,431.54 and 988.20 is: 1,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.76 : 3,431.54 = 988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.76/3,431.54 = 988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.76x = 3,431.54 × 988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.76x = 3,391,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,047.83/2,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.90

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