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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.13, 4,080.26 and 988.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.13, 4,080.26 and 988.75 is: 1,483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.13 : 4,080.26 = 988.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.13/4,080.26 = 988.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.13x = 4,080.26 × 988.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.13x = 4,034,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,357.08/2,720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.15

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