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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.83, 4,481.71 and 1,343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.83, 4,481.71 and 1,343.97 is: 2,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.83 : 4,481.71 = 1,343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.83/4,481.71 = 1,343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.83x = 4,481.71 × 1,343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.83x = 6,023,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023,283.79/2,988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.26

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