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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.40, 5,641.60 and 988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.40, 5,641.60 and 988.28 is: 1,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.40 : 5,641.60 = 988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.40/5,641.60 = 988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.40x = 5,641.60 × 988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.40x = 5,575,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575,480.45/3,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.29

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