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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.31, 4,403.36 and 988.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.31, 4,403.36 and 988.07 is: 1,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.31 : 4,403.36 = 988.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.31/4,403.36 = 988.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.31x = 4,403.36 × 988.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.31x = 4,350,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,808.37/2,935.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.23

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