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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.80, 4,561.52 and 988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.80, 4,561.52 and 988.32 is: 1,482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.80 : 4,561.52 = 988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.80/4,561.52 = 988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.80x = 4,561.52 × 988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.80x = 4,508,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,241.45/3,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.58

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