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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.86, 4,404.44 and 988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.86, 4,404.44 and 988 is: 1,482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.86 : 4,404.44 = 988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.86/4,404.44 = 988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.86x = 4,404.44 × 988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.86x = 4,351,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,586.72/2,935.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.22

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