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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.88, 4,444.60 and 988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.88, 4,444.60 and 988.92 is: 1,482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.88 : 4,444.60 = 988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.88/4,444.60 = 988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.88x = 4,444.60 × 988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.88x = 4,395,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,353.83/2,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.97

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