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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.99, 4,252.25 and 988.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.99, 4,252.25 and 988.08 is: 1,480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.99 : 4,252.25 = 988.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.99/4,252.25 = 988.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.99x = 4,252.25 × 988.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.99x = 4,201,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,558.24/2,837.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.47

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