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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.11, 3,672.77 and 988.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.11, 3,672.77 and 988.29 is: 1,482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.11 : 3,672.77 = 988.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.11/3,672.77 = 988.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.11x = 3,672.77 × 988.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.11x = 3,629,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,761.86/2,448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.68

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