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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.88, 4,079.22 and 988.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.88, 4,079.22 and 988.84 is: 1,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.88 : 4,079.22 = 988.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.88/4,079.22 = 988.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.88x = 4,079.22 × 988.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.88x = 4,033,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,695.90/2,721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.95

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