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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.82, 2,939.77 and 989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.82, 2,939.77 and 989.20 is: 1,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.82 : 2,939.77 = 989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.82/2,939.77 = 989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.82x = 2,939.77 × 989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.82x = 2,908,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,020.48/1,962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.55

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