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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.44, 3,822.84 and 988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.44, 3,822.84 and 988.92 is: 1,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.44 : 3,822.84 = 988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.44/3,822.84 = 988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.44x = 3,822.84 × 988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.44x = 3,780,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,482.93/2,548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.45

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