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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.73, 3,456.34 and 988.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.73, 3,456.34 and 988.45 is: 1,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.73 : 3,456.34 = 988.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.73/3,456.34 = 988.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.73x = 3,456.34 × 988.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.73x = 3,416,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,419.27/2,304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.35

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