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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.43, 4,443.65 and 988.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.43, 4,443.65 and 988.37 is: 1,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.43 : 4,443.65 = 988.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.43/4,443.65 = 988.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.43x = 4,443.65 × 988.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.43x = 4,391,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,970.35/2,963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.06

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