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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.83, 4,480.96 and 1,988.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.83, 4,480.96 and 1,988.72 is: 2,744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.83 : 4,480.96 = 1,988.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.83/4,480.96 = 1,988.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.83x = 4,480.96 × 1,988.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.83x = 8,911,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911,374.77/3,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.64

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