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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.15, 4,256.12 and 988.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.15, 4,256.12 and 988.00 is: 1,482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.15 : 4,256.12 = 988.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.15/4,256.12 = 988.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.15x = 4,256.12 × 988.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.15x = 4,205,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,030.41/2,837.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.13

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