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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.76, 4,209.66 and 1,988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.76, 4,209.66 and 1,988.04 is: 2,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.76 : 4,209.66 = 1,988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.76/4,209.66 = 1,988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.76x = 4,209.66 × 1,988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.76x = 8,368,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368,972.47/3,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.24

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