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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.02, 3,458.06 and 988.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.02, 3,458.06 and 988.90 is: 1,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.02 : 3,458.06 = 988.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.02/3,458.06 = 988.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.02x = 3,458.06 × 988.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.02x = 3,419,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,675.53/2,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.93

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