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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.41, 2,054.57 and 1,383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.41, 2,054.57 and 1,383.82 is: 1,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.41 : 2,054.57 = 1,383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.41/2,054.57 = 1,383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.41x = 2,054.57 × 1,383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.41x = 2,843,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,143.00/1,489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.91

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