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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288, 3,432.16 and 989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288, 3,432.16 and 989.12 is: 1,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288 : 3,432.16 = 989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288/3,432.16 = 989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288x = 3,432.16 × 989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288x = 3,394,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,818.10/2,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.75

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