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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.44, 3,948.78 and 988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.44, 3,948.78 and 988.44 is: 1,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.44 : 3,948.78 = 988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.44/3,948.78 = 988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.44x = 3,948.78 × 988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.44x = 3,903,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,132.10/2,632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.71

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