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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.84, 3,947.68 and 988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.84, 3,947.68 and 988.32 is: 1,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.84 : 3,947.68 = 988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.84/3,947.68 = 988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.84x = 3,947.68 × 988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.84x = 3,901,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,571.10/2,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.45

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