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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.87, 4,256.07 and 988.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.87, 4,256.07 and 988.09 is: 1,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.87 : 4,256.07 = 988.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.87/4,256.07 = 988.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.87x = 4,256.07 × 988.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.87x = 4,205,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,369.57/2,836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.40

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