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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.12, 3,948.63 and 988.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.12, 3,948.63 and 988.90 is: 1,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.12 : 3,948.63 = 988.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.12/3,948.63 = 988.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.12x = 3,948.63 × 988.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.12x = 3,904,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,800.21/2,632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.52

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