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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.31, 4,255.94 and 988.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.31, 4,255.94 and 988.43 is: 1,482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.31 : 4,255.94 = 988.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.31/4,255.94 = 988.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.31x = 4,255.94 × 988.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.31x = 4,206,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,672.55/2,837.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.63

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