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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.42, 4,255.09 and 988.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.42, 4,255.09 and 988.06 is: 1,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.42 : 4,255.09 = 988.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.42/4,255.09 = 988.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.42x = 4,255.09 × 988.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.42x = 4,204,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,296.91/2,836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.25

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