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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.23, 4,443.36 and 988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.23, 4,443.36 and 988.16 is: 1,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.23 : 4,443.36 = 988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.23/4,443.36 = 988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.23x = 4,443.36 × 988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.23x = 4,390,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,750.62/2,963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.74

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