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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.63, 4,256.52 and 988.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.63, 4,256.52 and 988.86 is: 1,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.63 : 4,256.52 = 988.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.63/4,256.52 = 988.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.63x = 4,256.52 × 988.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.63x = 4,209,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,099.02/2,837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.31

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