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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.58, 4,079.38 and 988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.58, 4,079.38 and 988.16 is: 1,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.58 : 4,079.38 = 988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.58/4,079.38 = 988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.58x = 4,079.38 × 988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.58x = 4,031,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,080.14/2,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.24

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