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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.77, 4,257.39 and 988.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.77, 4,257.39 and 988.90 is: 1,483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.77 : 4,257.39 = 988.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.77/4,257.39 = 988.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.77x = 4,257.39 × 988.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.77x = 4,210,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,132.97/2,837.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.61

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