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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.56, 4,483.56 and 936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.56, 4,483.56 and 936.56 is: 1,405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.56 : 4,483.56 = 936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.56/4,483.56 = 936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.56x = 4,483.56 × 936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.56x = 4,199,137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,137.67/2,988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.07

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