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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.88, 4,480.92 and 1,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.88, 4,480.92 and 1,255.50 is: 1,883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.88 : 4,480.92 = 1,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.88/4,480.92 = 1,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.88x = 4,480.92 × 1,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.88x = 5,625,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,795.06/2,986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.51

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